Summary Pakistan’s budget 2026–27 likely to increase minimum wage from existing Rs37,000 for unskilled workers.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The federal government is likely to increase the minimum wage for unskilled workers from existing Rs37,000 in upcoming budget for fiscal year 2026-27.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is expected to present the budget in National Assembly at 3 pm today, with the total outlay of around Rs17.5 trillion.
Sources said the government is likely to set a tax revenue target of Rs15.267 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year. A major portion of the budget, estimated at Rs7.824 trillion, has been allocated for debt servicing, while defence spending is expected to be around Rs3 trillion.
The budget is also expected to include relief measures for government employees, with proposals under consideration for an increase in salaries and pensions. In addition, the government is aiming to generate Rs1.727 trillion through the petroleum levy during the next fiscal year.
Sources said the government is likely to set an export target of $32.8 billion and an import target of $70 billion as part of its broader economic strategy.
