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BUDGET 2026-27: Centre, Punjab & Sindh agree on spending cuts
The Centre, Punjab, and Sindh agreed to cut spending to cover an Rs800 billion revenue shortfall, with the federal budget likely to be presented on June 12. The National Economic Council will finalize plans, but Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan have not yet joined the agreement. Extra FBR revenue may reach Rs1.3-1.7 trillion for strategic needs.
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