Pakistan's federal government has earmarked Rs5.29 billion in the 2026-27 budget to train 120,000 youth in IT and digital skills under the Prime Minister’s Youth Skills Development Programme.

Pakistan's federal government is demanding Rs1.7 trillion from the National Finance Commission (NFC), with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa finance adviser indicating the federation is unhappy with its 42.5% share in the tax pool.

Pakistan's federal government has signaled the release of Rs20 billion under the Annual Investment Plan (AIP), with Minister Ahsan Iqbal backing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's stance on the National Finance Commission (NFC) over merged districts.

The federal government in Pakistan is asking provinces to help cover shortfalls in Federal Board of Revenue collections, highlighting an unsustainable fiscal strategy.

Pakistan's federal government has decided to extend the operating hours for shops, markets, and restaurants as part of ongoing austerity measures, citing longer daylight hours and rising summer temperatures.

Pakistan's federal government has requested provinces like Punjab and Sindh to help shoulder the burden of rising fuel prices, with Rs27 billion already released to settle oil industry claims.

Pakistan's federal government, along with Punjab and Sindh provinces, have agreed on spending cuts for the 2026-27 budget, which is expected to be presented on Friday after presidential summons for parliamentary sessions.

Pakistan's federal government has urged for a national consensus to transition from water crisis management to ensuring water security, citing emerging challenges and the 'weaponisation' of water by India.

Despite repeated claims of austerity and restructuring, Pakistan's federal government has failed to discipline its spending, with non-development expenditures continuing to rise.