The government allocated Rs252 billion for law and order, which includes funding for police stations in riverine areas and crime scene units. Other options represent incorrect budgetary allocations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008300/punjab-finance-minister-presents-people-friendly-budget-in-assembly, 16 Jun 2026]
572
What is the total allocation for the health sector in the Sindh budget for 2026-27?
The health sector received an allocation of Rs402 billion to improve medical services. The other options are incorrect numerical values that do not match the official budgetary data. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008557/sindh-cm-murad-ali-shah-presents-rs356tr-budget-with-no-new-taxes-7pc-pay-raise, 17 Jun 2026]
573
Consider the following statements about the Sindh budget for 2026-27:
1. The budget includes the imposition of new taxes to cover the deficit.
2. The allocation for the law and order sector is Rs222 billion.
3. The budget for people with disabilities is fully protected from expenditure rationalization.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the budget was presented without imposing any new taxes. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate as per the budget speech regarding sector allocations and protected expenditures. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008557/sindh-cm-murad-ali-shah-presents-rs356tr-budget-with-no-new-taxes-7pc-pay-raise, 17 Jun 2026]
574
What is the total volume of the Sindh provincial budget presented for the fiscal year 2026-27?
The Sindh Chief Minister presented a budget of Rs3.56 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year. Other options represent incorrect figures that deviate from the official budgetary announcement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008557/sindh-cm-murad-ali-shah-presents-rs356tr-budget-with-no-new-taxes-7pc-pay-raise, 17 Jun 2026]
575
According to the Finance Minister, what is the projected inflation rate for the next fiscal year?
The Finance Minister explicitly stated that the inflation target for the upcoming fiscal year is 7.5 percent. The 4 percent figure mentioned in the same context refers to the projected GDP growth rate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008354/aurangzeb-terms-tax-asaan-scheme-for-traders-a-paradigm-shift, 16 Jun 2026]
576
Who presented the Punjab provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 in the provincial assembly?
Mian Mujtabaur Rehman is the Finance Minister of Punjab who presented the budget. Maryam Nawaz Sharif is the Chief Minister who presided over the cabinet meeting that approved the budget. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008300/punjab-finance-minister-presents-people-friendly-budget-in-assembly, 16 Jun 2026]
577
Consider the following statements regarding the economic outlook as of June 2026:
1. The primary balance surplus for FY26 was estimated at 2.5 percent of GDP.
2. The MPC is targeting a primary balance surplus of 2 percent of GDP for FY27.
3. Headline inflation remained in single digits throughout April and May 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the fiscal consolidation targets and estimates provided by the MPC. Statement 3 is incorrect because headline inflation rose to double digits in April and May 2026, not single digits. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008043/central-bank-keeps-policy-rate-unchanged-at-115pc, 15 Jun 2026]
578
What percentage increase in salaries and pensions was announced for government employees in the 2026-27 budget?
The government announced a 7 percent increase in salaries and pensions for its employees. The other percentages are incorrect distractors that do not reflect the approved fiscal policy. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008557/sindh-cm-murad-ali-shah-presents-rs356tr-budget-with-no-new-taxes-7pc-pay-raise, 17 Jun 2026]
579
What was the policy rate maintained by the State Bank of Pakistan as of June 15, 2026?
The Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 11.5 percent during its final review for FY26. This rate is maintained to guide inflation toward the medium-term target range. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008043/central-bank-keeps-policy-rate-unchanged-at-115pc, 15 Jun 2026]
580
What was the growth rate of large-scale manufacturing in FY26?
Large-scale manufacturing posted a growth of 6.5 percent in FY26, contributing significantly to the overall GDP growth of 3.7 percent. This sector remains a key component of the industrial output. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008043/central-bank-keeps-policy-rate-unchanged-at-115pc, 15 Jun 2026]
