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Pakistan plans PKR 100 billion defence boost tied to IMF revenues and anti corruption reforms
International
Published on 16 May 2026
Defence spending rises while revenues jump by over PKR 2 trillion
Pakistan is preparing its 2026-27 budget with an IMF-linked reform programme, aiming to lift defence spending by about PKR 100 billion. Defence expenditure is estimated at PKR 2.665 trillion, up from PKR 2.564 trillion this year. The IMF projects federal revenues to climb to PKR 17.144 trillion, over PKR 2 trillion higher than the current year, alongside a 13.5% increase. The plan also includes digitising all federal and provincial payments by June 2027, identifying 10 corruption-prone institutions, and strengthening provincial anti-corruption agencies.
- Defence budget for 2026-27 estimated at PKR 2.665 trillion
- That is up from PKR 2.564 trillion this fiscal year
- IMF projects federal revenues at PKR 17.144 trillion for 2026-27
- Revenues expected to rise by more than PKR 2 trillion
- Digitisation of federal and provincial payments targeted by June 2027
- Budget reforms include audits of 10 corruption-prone institutions
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