3,10.9 billion allocated for defense budget, 17.6% increase proposed

Pakistan's federal budget for 2026-27 has allocated 3,010.90 billion Pakistani Rupees for defense affairs and services, representing a proposed increase of 17.6%. Of this, 3,000 billion Rupees are for defense services, while 10.90 billion Rupees are designated for defense administration. Specific allocations within the defense budget include 967 billion Rupees for defense personnel expenses, 743.46 billion Rupees for defense operating expenses, 925.83 billion Rupees for defense physical assets, and 363.15 billion Rupees for defense civil works. These allocations highlight the government's significant investment in its defense sector, outlining the distribution across various operational and administrative categories within the armed forces.