More Than Cash: A Smarter Path for BISP
Pakistan’s poverty strategy needs to evolve beyond short-term relief to long-term empowerment. The federal government of Pakistan has presented a budget of PKR 17.573 trillion for the fiscal year 2025–26,…
India Approves $17 Billion Defense Purchases to Boost Military Capabilities
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India has approved defense procurement proposals worth $17.2 billion, focusing on enhancing its military capabilities with advanced technology and equipment. The Defense Ministry announced that 99% of…
What is a Budget?
A budget is like a yearly financial plan that the government makes. It includes how much money the government will get from taxes and how it plans to spend that…
Budget Concerns
The IMF’s criticism of Pakistan’s reckless budget for fiscal year 2023-24 carries profound risks for the economy. The June 30 deadline for meeting the lender’s conditions to unlock funding will…