Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has reportedly sought a detailed briefing on the next fiscal year’s federal budget.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet him at Jati Umra later this week.
The meeting is likely to focus on the country’s political and economic situation, along with key budget priorities.
According to sources, Shehbaz Sharif will take Nawaz Sharif into confidence regarding the current political and economic landscape during his visit.
The consultation comes ahead of the announcement of the federal budget for the next fiscal year.
Officials are expected to discuss economic challenges, fiscal planning, and government priorities for the coming months.
Sources say Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and other federal ministers are also likely to accompany the prime minister during the meeting.
The presence of senior cabinet members signals the importance of the consultations regarding economic policy and political coordination.
Discussions are expected to include budget proposals and broader economic strategies.
Focus on budget targets and public relief
The meeting is likely to review economic targets for the upcoming fiscal year along with possible public relief measures.
According to sources, consultations will focus on balancing fiscal discipline with measures aimed at easing financial pressure on the public.
Issues related to inflation, subsidies, and economic stability are expected to remain central to the discussions.
Sources further indicate that important decisions regarding government unity and economic direction could emerge from the consultations.
Nawaz Sharif is expected to provide guidance on incorporating public relief initiatives into the federal budget.
The discussions may also help shape the government’s broader political and economic roadmap ahead of the budget announcement.
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