Pakistan, June 19 -- The Punjab government has unveiled a Rs5.903 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, placing strong emphasis on development, public welfare and improved service delivery across the province. The financial plan reflects a broad strategy aimed at expanding infrastructure, strengthening social sectors and ensuring that development benefits reach both urban and rural communities through targeted investments.

A major feature of the budget is the allocation of Rs752 billion for development projects, alongside Rs783 billion for service delivery, marking a 15 percent increase from the previous year. Furthermore, the government has earmarked Rs750 billion for education, Rs500 billion for healthcare and Rs91 billion for a...