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Defence budget 2026-27
Coverage of Defence budget 2026-27 in the Nexus archive.
- BUDGET 2026-27: Defence gets Rs3tr amid security concerns
The Pakistani government allocated Rs3 trillion for defense in the 2026-27 budget, a 17.65% increase from the previous year's Rs2.55 trillion, citing security concerns along the Indian border, Afghan border tensions, and militant threats. The allocation accounts for 2.08% of GDP and 16% of the total federal outlay, with Rs967.55 billion earmarked for military salaries and allowances.