PM Shehbaz Sharif Says Budget 2026-27 Focuses on Relief, Public Welfare, and Economic Growth

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the Federal Budget 2026-27 as a budget of relief, public welfare, and economic progress, stating that the benefits of economic stability will now be passed on directly to the people.

In a statement issued after the budget session, the prime minister thanked the people of Pakistan for their patience and resilience during challenging economic conditions.

Shehbaz Sharif said that, by the grace of Allah and with the prayers and support of the nation, the government had succeeded in achieving economic stability. He noted that citizens endured hardships and played a vital role in supporting efforts to stabilize the economy.

The prime minister recalled that the government had pledged to ensure that the benefits of economic recovery would reach ordinary citizens once stability was restored. “Alhamdulillah, the time for prosperity has now begun,” he said.

Shehbaz Sharif added that the government had started delivering on its promise of relief and improvement after a difficult period. He described the new budget as a relief-oriented budget, a budget for public welfare, and one aimed at reducing the burden on the salaried class.

He further stated that the budget is designed to promote exports, agricultural development, industrial growth, investment, and overall economic expansion.

According to the prime minister, the fundamental objective of the budget is to ensure that the gains from a stronger economy are transferred directly to the people and contribute to improving their quality of life.