The Punjab government has announced key allocations in its 2025–26 budget, including substantial funding for solar energy, transportation, social welfare, and agriculture.
Delivering the budget speech on Monday, Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman stated that Rs4 billion has been allocated for the solar panel scheme, aimed at promoting renewable energy across the province. He also revealed a significant 359% increase in the transport budget, along with an allocation of Rs8.3 billion for shrimp farming, to support agricultural diversification.
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Under the 2025–26 budget, the government has introduced major social welfare initiatives, including:
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Rs3.5 billion for the Minority Card
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Rs4 billion for the Chief Minister Punjab Himmat Card
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Rs40 billion for the Maryam Nawaz Social Security Ration Card
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Rs150 billion under the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar program
In addition, the finance minister announced a 10% increase in the salaries of provincial government employees from Grades 1 to 22, along with a 5% proposed increase in pensions for retired employees.
