Pakistan, June 8 -- The proposed federal budget shows a sharp shortfall in allocations for food security and industry sectors, as officials recommended only Rs7.2 billion against a combined demand of Rs117 billion for key development projects.

According to budget documents, the Ministry of National Food Security is set to receive Rs3.2 billion, while the Ministry of Industries and Production is likely to get Rs4 billion, covering ongoing and limited new initiatives.

Meanwhile, officials noted that most of the food security allocation will go toward ongoing projects, while only a small portion has been reserved for new initiatives, raising concerns about future agricultural development.

Furthermore, agriculture-related schemes such as o...