QUETTA: The Balochistan government will present a surplus budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 today (June 17). Finance Minister Mir Shoaib Nosherwani will unveil the budget in the Balochistan Assembly.
The total outlay is expected to exceed Rs1 trillion. Like last year, the new budget aims to maintain a surplus. The government is focusing on education, security, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, Balochistan will receive Rs743 billion from federal revenues. This includes shares from divisible pool taxes and gas-based resource transfers. The amount is Rs70 billion higher than last year.
The province also expects to earn over Rs150 billion from provincial taxes and non-tax sources. These earnings will strengthen its financial position.
Officials estimate non-development spending will cross Rs700 billion. Development projects will get over Rs240 billion from provincial resources.
The education sector will receive more than Rs160 billion. The government will allocate over Rs100 billion for law and order. The health sector is expected to get around Rs80 billion.
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These allocations reflect the government’s commitment to human development and fiscal responsibility.
