Pakistan, May 29 -- The Government of Pakistan has confirmed that the 2025-26 federal budget will be presented on June 10 as originally planned. Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bosal dismissed all rumors about a possible delay, calling them baseless. He clarified that there is no change in the budget date, and all preparations are moving forward with guidance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The confusion began when reports said Eid holidays on June 7 and 8 could affect the schedule. Sources claimed the government might declare June 9 a working day and hold both the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting and the Economic Survey presentation on that day. Many believed it would be difficult to handle both events in a single day. ...