Government sets aside Rs895.4 million for Prime Minister’s office in new budget

The federal government has proposed significant allocations for the functioning of key state institutions in the fiscal year 2026-27, with the Prime Minister’s Office, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Parliament, and other departments receiving billions of rupees

The federal government has proposed significant allocations for the functioning of key state institutions in the fiscal year 2026-27, with the Prime Minister’s Office, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Parliament, and other departments receiving billions of rupees under the new budget.

According to the official budget documents, a total of Rs895.4 million has been earmarked for the internal operational expenses of the Prime Minister’s Office for the upcoming financial year. The allocation is intended to cover administrative and day-to-day functioning costs of the office.

The budget documents also reveal that Rs92.12 million has been reserved for the public affairs section of the Prime Minister’s Office, which deals with communication and public engagement matters.

For the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), the government has proposed an expenditure allocation of nearly Rs1.47 billion to support its operations, including the conduct of recruitment processes and administrative activities.

The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), established to promote investment and facilitate economic cooperation, has been allocated Rs3.543 billion (Rs35.43 crore) in the proposed budget.

Meanwhile, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the country’s primary tax collection authority, has received a substantial allocation of Rs85.60 billion. The budget documents indicate that Rs29 billion of this amount will be spent on salaries and allowances of FBR employees, while the remaining funds will be utilized for operational and institutional requirements.

The Islamabad Capital Territory administration has been allocated more than Rs23.22 billion for administrative expenditures and public services during the next fiscal year.

In parliamentary allocations, the National Assembly has been allocated over Rs17 billion to meet its operational and administrative expenses, while the Senate of Pakistan is set to receive more than Rs9.67 billion. Additionally, Rs1.20 billion has been earmarked for parliamentary affairs.