India Intensifies Scrutiny of Pakistan’s FY26 Budget Amid IMF Aid And Defence Spending Concerns

India is closely monitoring Pakistan’s FY26 federal budget, set to be presented by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, with a particular focus on defence allocations and the origin of funds amid ongoing IMF assistance.This scrutiny is driven by concerns that international aid, intended for economic reforms and climate resilience, could be diverted to military expenditure rather than its stated

June 9, 2025
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Govt Does Not See Additional Defence Budget Requirements In FY26

Despite the launch of Operation Sindoor to retaliate against the Pahalgam terror attack, the government does not foresee any additional defence budget allocations for the current fiscal, a source said on Friday. The source added that the existing defence outlay is sufficient and strategic needs will not be compromised.The government does not see any additional defence budget allocations for the

May 24, 2025
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