Pakistan budget 2026
Low and middle-income families are especially hoping that the budget will provide meaningful relief. Inflation in Pakistan has significantly affected the purchasing power of ordinary citizens, making daily life increasingly difficult.
Prices of vegetables, fruits, flour, sugar, and cooking oil have continued to rise, severely impacting household budgets. For many low-income families, even arranging two meals a day has become a struggle.
Citizens say the biggest concern is that incomes have remained largely unchanged while expenses have multiplied. Many families report that a major portion of their monthly salary is now spent only on groceries and essential items.
The public expects the government to announce tax relief, control the prices of essential commodities, and provide relief in electricity and gas bills. People believe these measures are necessary to ease the burden of inflation.
One citizen said, “Earlier, managing household groceries was easier, but now half of the salary is spent on vegetables and flour alone.”
As the budget is unveiled, the key question remains whether it will bring real relief to the public or add further pressure on already struggling households.