Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar along with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb conducted a meeting with senior leaders of the Pakistan Peoples Party as part of routine pre-budget consultations ahead of the Federal Budget. During the meeting, it was unanimously agreed to recommend to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif that the Budget for the next fiscal year be announced on Wednesday.
According to Radio Pakistan, the discussions focused on current expenditure and development spending priorities. The meeting highlighted key areas such as the Public Sector Development Programme and broader economic priorities, including public welfare measures, development initiatives, and inclusive growth for the forthcoming fiscal year.