Pakistan, June 13 -- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has presented Pakistan's federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 with a total outlay of Rs18.77 trillion, outlining measures aimed at maintaining economic stability, supporting development and strengthening fiscal discipline.

Presenting the budget in the National Assembly of Pakistan, the minister said the government's economic strategy focuses on controlling inflation, improving revenue collection and sustaining growth amid regional and global challenges.

A major portion of the budget has been allocated to debt servicing, with Rs8.054 trillion set aside for mark-up payments on public debt. Defence spending has been allocated Rs3 trillion, reflecting the government's emphasis on na...