• Region to receive Rs80bn in federal grant; size of ADP to be Rs22bn
• Opposition slams budget as ‘anti-poor’

GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan finance minister on Monday unveiled the region’s Rs148.63 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

The budget was presented by Speaker Nazir Ahmed Advocate.

Addressing the session, Finance Minister Muhammad Ismail said Rs88.19bn has been allocated for non-development and Rs37bn billion for development expenditures.

As per the minister, the region will get Rs80bn in federal grant for the next financial year.

Moreover, Rs20bn has been allocated for the........

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