Pakistan Slashes Budgets for Health, Environment Amid 20% Hike in Defence Spending Post-India Clash
In a battle between guns and growth, Pakistan Slashes Budgets for Health, Environment Amid 20% Hike in Defence Spending Post-India Clash. In a move that underscores its shifting priorities in the aftermath of the May conflict with India, Pakistan has unveiled its federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, announcing a massive 20% increase in defence spending while cutting funds for critical public sectors like health and environment.