ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari discussed matters relating to the federal budget 2026-27, which is scheduled to be presented in Parliament on June 10 (Wednesday).
They discussed the budget during a meeting held on Sunday night at Zardari House, Islamabad. During the meeting, both leaders held consultations on key budgetary proposals and broader economic priorities ahead of the formulation of the new fiscal plan. PPP leaders Sherry Rehman, Naveed Qamar, Syed Murad Ali Shah, and Jam Khan Shoro were also present on the occasion. According to the sources said the meeting between PPP leaders and government representatives focused on finalising development allocations and reviewing financial matters related to the upcoming budget.
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The sources said that the federal government is seeking budgetary support of Rs1.7 trillion from the provinces to help meet its fiscal requirements for the next financial year.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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