Govt Plans to Pass Budget Before Ashura

The federal government has decided to complete the approval process of the Federal Budget 2026-27 before Ashura and is preparing to hold continuous National Assembly sessions to ensure the Finance Bill is passed on time.

According to sources, the budget session that begins this week will continue without major interruptions after June 12. The government is also considering suspending the usual Saturday and Sunday holidays for parliament so that discussions on the budget can proceed without delay.

Officials say the target is to secure final approval of the budget on either June 23 or June 24, well before the observance of Ashura in the month of Muharram. The decision has been taken to avoid any overlap between important budget proceedings and religious activities taking place across the country during Muharram.

Govt Wants Smooth Budget Approval

The annual federal budget is one of the most important financial documents of the year. It outlines how much money the government expects to collect through taxes and other sources, as well as how much it plans to spend on development projects, salaries, pensions, subsidies, defense, and public services.

This year’s budget is especially important because Pakistan is facing several economic challenges. The government must balance increasing expenditures with the need to improve revenue collection while also meeting commitments made under economic reform programs.

Sources said the government wants to avoid any delays that could affect the implementation of budget measures for the new fiscal year. Holding uninterrupted parliamentary sessions is being viewed as the fastest way to complete debates, voting, and final approval of the Finance Bill.