Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has described the federal budget for the fiscal year 2027 as focused on providing economic relief to citizens. The announcement was made jointly with State Minister for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani during a media briefing. Tarar defended the budget against criticism, asserting it addresses a previous period of severe economic instability and near-default. He accused some former government officials of avoiding responsibility during the country’s economic crisis, alleging they were absent during critical times. The minister highlighted the improvement in Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators since then. Further details regarding the budget are expected to be released. The government aims to present the budget as a positive step towards economic recovery.