Islamabad:
On Tuesday, the government revealed the budget for the financial year 2025-26 and outlined awards for social protection and government institutions.
According to official budget documents, Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) is set to receive RS722.48 billion, reflecting the government’s continued emphasis on poverty fighting.
A further RS10,23 billion is proposed to the poverty control department, while RS14.20 billion has been set aside for Pakistan Baitul Mal.
The Ministry of Interior and its subordinate departments will receive RS343.89 billion, including RS21.26 billion for Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and RS274.15 billion for the combined civilian armed forces. Intelligence Bureau (IB) is set to get RS19.12 billion, while RS1.05 billion is earmarked for NACTA.
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For the Ministry of Law and Justice, RS23.42 billion has been proposed. The Supreme Court will receive RS6.64 billion and Islamabad High Court RS2.17 billion. The Pakistan Election Commission is awarded RS9.86 billion.
Parliamentary institutions also receive significant allocations:
• National Assembly: RS16.29 Billion
• Senate: RS9.05 Billion
• MNAs: RS5.08 billion for wages and perks
• Parliamentarians’ travel expenses: RS2.50 billion
• Presidents of Standing Committee: RS1.24 Billion
• Speaker and Deputy: RS393.4 million
• Head of the opposition and staff: RS83.4 million
• Senators’ wages and perks: RS1.0638 billion
• President and Deputy Chairman Senate and their staff: RS189.6 million
• Senate’s standing committee chairmen: Rs1.44 billion
The Prime Minister’s office is awarded RS896.5 million, marking an increase of RS1,795 billion from the previous year. The Prime Minister’s office (internally) receives RS857.7 million, with RS1,245 billion.
The Prime Minister’s office spending is listed at the RS303.5 million, while RS2.5 billion is allocated to the president’s house, including RS933.7 million for public office expenditure and RS1.75 billion for personal staff and allowances.
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The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) will receive RS7.41 billion, while the Legal Commission for Pakistan and the Supreme Court’s council is awarded RS500 million and RS140 million respectively.
The Railway Division is proposed to receive RS70.45 billion, which emphasizes the government’s focus on infrastructure and connection.
(With further reporting from Razia Khan and Amna Ali)
