QUETTA — The Balochistan Assembly on Sunday unanimously passed a Rs1.089 trillion surplus budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27, covering both development and non-development expenditures without a single objection from the opposition.
Provincial Finance Minister Mir Shoaib Ahmed Nosherwani guided 98 separate demands for grants through the house. Despite strong political speeches during earlier budget debates, opposition lawmakers ultimately chose not to submit any cut motions, allowing the entire fiscal package to clear smoothly.
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Key Budget Approvals
- The assembly approved a total budget outlay of Rs1.089 trillion for the upcoming financial year.
- A massive allocation of Rs797.8 billion was approved to cover essential non-development expenditures.
- The house sanctioned Rs291 billion for infrastructure development across the resource-strapped province.
- The assembly also passed the supplementary budget for the outgoing fiscal year without any debate.
Focus on Local Grievances and Development
The smoothly passed budget session also allowed regional lawmakers to raise critical security concerns directly to the leadership. Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti strongly condemned the recent abduction of two local youths from a government rest house, vowing that the state would use all resources to secure their immediate release.
Balochistan Fiscal Distribution & Highlights
• Non-Development Grants: 53 demands approved (Mainly supporting salaries and health).
• Development Schemes: 45 demands approved (Prioritizing communication and roads).
• Legal Framework: Balochistan Finance Bill 2026 successfully enacted.
• Opposition Stance: Zero cut motions filed against the proposed grants.
The comprehensive fiscal package relies heavily on federal transfers to sustain provincial finances. With the legal passage of the Balochistan Finance Bill 2026, the provincial administration can now implement its development agenda—including a major 30 percent boost to the healthcare sector and rural trauma networks—starting July 1.
