Why is Pakistan spending more on Defence as Budget 2026-27 sparks debate?

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s federal government unveiled sharply increased defence budget of Rs3,000 billion for financial year 2026–27 as compared to staggering 17.6% rise compared to the previous year. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, presenting the budget in the National Assembly, justified surge by pointing to an “uncertain regional security environment” and the need to ensure what he […] The post Why is Pakistan spending more on Defence as Budget 2026-27 sparks debate? appeared first on Daily Pakistan English News.