Paksitan’s dedication to hike it’s defence funds has has raised alarm amongst economists who warn it might derail essential monetary reforms and divert funds from necessary social suppliers.

Islamabad:

Pakistan’s dedication to increase its defence funds by 18%, allocating over Rs 2.5 lakh crore for 2025-26, has stirred modern controversy as a result of the nation battles excessive monetary distress and inflation surging above 38%.

Framed as a response to heightened tensions with India—considerably after the April 22 Pahalgam terror assault that claimed 26 lives, principally vacationers—the hike has raised alarm amongst economists who warn it might derail essential monetary reforms and divert funds from necessary social suppliers.

The Line of Control (LoC) has witnessed elevated cross-border firing this 12 months, prompting Islamabad to vow stronger navy preparedness. At the an identical time, the federal authorities is forging ahead with expensive infrastructure initiatives, along with principal hydropower initiatives.

Planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal underscored water security as a excessive strategic priority, accusing India of “water aggression” by means of upstream dam constructing on rivers dominated by the Indus Waters Treaty.

“We will not allow India to exploit our water resources,” Iqbal mentioned, vowing to fast-track work on the $14 billion Diamer-Bhasha Dam enterprise.

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