{"id":22691,"date":"2026-06-16T20:29:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T15:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=22691"},"modified":"2026-06-16T20:29:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T15:29:58","slug":"punjab-presents-over-rs-5-9-trillion-budget-proposes-7-salary-increase-for-government-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=22691","title":{"rendered":"Punjab Presents Over Rs 5.9 Trillion Budget, Proposes 7% Salary Increase for Government Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lahore:<\/strong> Punjab Finance Minister <strong>Shuja-ur-Rehman<\/strong> has presented a provincial budget exceeding <strong>Rs. 5,903 billion<\/strong>, proposing a <strong>7 percent increase in salaries<\/strong> for government employees and a <strong>3.5 percent rise in pensions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The budget, approved earlier by the Punjab cabinet, outlines major allocations for development, education, health, and social welfare sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the budget document, the government has set an <strong>income target of Rs. 1,209 billion<\/strong> for the province. A total of <strong>Rs. 752 billion<\/strong> has been allocated for development projects, while <strong>Rs. 750 billion<\/strong> has been earmarked for the education sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, <strong>Rs. 27 billion<\/strong> has been allocated for the laptop scheme, and <strong>Rs. 15 billion<\/strong> for the Honhaar Scholarship Program aimed at supporting talented students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The health sector has been allocated <strong>10 percent of the total provincial budget<\/strong>, with officials stating that efforts will be made to improve healthcare delivery and expand services across Punjab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finance Minister Shuja-ur-Rehman said the government is committed to promoting digital services and modern education across the province to improve efficiency and access for citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the presentation of the budget, Chief Minister <strong>Maryam Nawaz<\/strong> stated that Punjab has contributed the largest share in federal responsibilities, including defence-related expenditures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She added that there would be no compromise on the province\u2019s development agenda, emphasizing that public relief and development initiatives would continue at the same pace as before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The budget is now expected to be debated in the provincial assembly before final approval.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lahore: Punjab Finance Minister Shuja-ur-Rehman has presented a provincial budget exceeding Rs. 5,903 billion, proposing a 7 percent increase in salaries for government employees and a 3.5 percent rise in pensions. The budget, approved earlier by the Punjab cabinet, outlines major allocations for development, education, health, and social welfare sectors. 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