Government considers increasing defence budget by Rs 334 billion
The federal government is considering increasing the defence budget by Rs 334 billion, reflecting growing security requirements amid continued counter-terrorism operations, the private media channel reported. The Prime Minister stated that the entire nation, particularly the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, have rendered immense sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. He praised the armed […]
Provision of resources for defence is a top priority in the budget, says PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that ensuring adequate resources for defence remains the government’s top priority, while also stressing the need for broader economic coordination with provinces and increased fiscal space to meet national challenges, including terrorism. He made these remarks while chairing a meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC), which was attended […]