Balancing the books and the battlefield: Pakistan's fiscal strategy for FY2025–26—IV
The swift, strategic, and professional conduct of Pakistan's armed forces in that conflict was instrumental in preserving regional equilibrium and asserting Pakistan's deterrence capabilities.
Balancing the books and the battlefield: Pakistan's fiscal strategy for FY2025–26—III
Yet, fiscal execution remains a critical challenge. The success of the PSDP, tax administration reforms, and development programs depends on institutional coordination, transparency, and political continuity. Past delays in disbursements and bureaucratic inefficiencies have often undermined well-conceived plans.
Pakistan's external vulnerabilities — such as oil price shocks, currency volatility, and declining global demand—also pose considerable risks. Furthermore, the ambitious remittance and export targets hinge on stable labor markets abroad and sustained global economic recovery.
Balancing the books and the battlefield: Pakistan's fiscal strategy for FY2025-26 – II
Pakistan's FY 2025–26 federal budget reflects a nuanced approach to governance — balancing fiscal consolidation with strategic investment, rewarding national achievements while laying the groundwork for sustainable growth.
Defense, infrastructure, agriculture, IT, and SMEs receive focused attention, while structural reforms target long-standing inefficiencies in taxation and public finance.
Balancing the books and the battlefield: Pakistan's fiscal strategy for FY2025–26—I
More than just numbers, this budget encapsulates a national mindset that prizes resilience, discipline, and vision. If implemented with resolve and integrity, it holds the promise to be a turning point for Pakistan's economic journey — a transition from crisis management to long-term planning. (Concluded)
Muhammad Sheroz Khan Lodhi (Karachi)
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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