ABBOTTABAD — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has unveiled a Rs 2.170 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, with substantial allocations for sectors like development, education, healthcare, social welfare, and law and order. The budget has elicited a mixed response from stakeholders in the Hazara Division, highlighting concerns over regional development priorities.
While the budget aims to foster growth and address critical areas across the province, some residents and officials in Hazara feel that their region’s specific needs have not been adequately addressed. They voiced discontent over the perceived imbalance in allocation that may not sufficiently support local infrastructure and welfare projects.
Government representatives maintain that the budget is designed to promote equitable development across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. However, they acknowledge the feedback and outlined their commitment to consider regional demands in future planning. The mixed reaction underscores the ongoing challenge of balancing provincial and regional development goals.
