They don’t really care (opens original article in a new tab)

Pakistan's FY26-27 budget prioritizes security and vanity projects over essential public services, with education and health spending remaining low despite economic challenges.

• Pakistan's FY26-27 budget shows minimal relief for working-class citizens amid high inflation and limited income growth.
• Education spending dropped below 1% of GDP, with no inflation adjustments for university budgets despite salary increases.
• Health and infrastructure spending remains low, with security and vanity projects receiving more funding than public services.