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ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26: Provinces’ development freeze to persist beyond next fiscal year
The Economic Survey 2025-26 reveals missed economic targets and a freeze on provincial development programs, diverting over Rs900bn to the Centre’s strategic needs. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted resilience amid global trade challenges, floods, and regional conflicts, while announcing budget incentives for agriculture and housing.
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