{"id":127528,"date":"2026-06-13T03:00:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T22:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=127528"},"modified":"2026-06-13T03:00:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T22:00:55","slug":"pakistan-sets-defence-budget-at-rs-3-trillion-in-fy-2026-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/127528\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Sets Defence Budget at Rs. 3 Trillion in FY 2026-27"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Islamabad (National Times) The federal government has proposed allocating Rs. 3 trillion for defence in the budget 2026-27, reaffirming national security as a top priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated during his budget speech in the National Assembly that ensuring national defence remains the government\u2019s foremost responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to budget documents, the allocation reflects an increase in defence spending compared to the previous fiscal year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The funds will be used for operational readiness, procurement of modern defence equipment, and strengthening the overall capabilities of the armed forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government said the allocation is essential in view of regional security challenges and evolving defence requirements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad (National Times) The federal government has proposed allocating Rs. 3 trillion for defence in the budget 2026-27, reaffirming national security as a top priority. 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