Pakistan, June 10 -- The National Economic Council has convened under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after multiple postponements, as the government finalises preparations for the upcoming federal budget. The meeting brings together federal and provincial leaders to review key economic priorities and development planning for the next fiscal year.

Officials said the council will assess national economic targets and examine the annual development programme during the session. The discussion is expected to shape fiscal planning and guide resource allocation across sectors as the government moves closer to presenting the new budget.

Chief ministers from all four provinces are attending the meeting, highlighting the counci...