Pakistan, June 16 -- The Punjab cabinet has approved the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore on Tuesday, marking a key step ahead of the formal presentation of the financial plan.

According to details shared during the meeting, the chief minister described the upcoming budget as "pro-people" and emphasized that the government is committed to designing a financial framework focused on public welfare and relief for citizens. She said the administration is making continuous efforts to ensure that the budget reflects the needs of the general public.

Maryam Nawaz praised the performance of provincial ministers, stating that their efforts were contributing to i...