Pakistan, June 17 -- Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman on Monday presented a Rs5,335 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-26 in the provincial assembly, terming it a "people-friendly" plan aligned with the development vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

The provincial cabinet, led by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, approved the budget ahead of the session.

CM Maryam addressed the 27th provincial cabinet meeting, announcing zero-tax budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

Chief minister said the budget reflects "every rupee as a public trust" and is guided by "accountability before God."

In her address, Maryam Nawaz highlighted a 47% increase in the Annual Development Programme (ADP), taking it to Rs1,240 bill...