Dr. Khaqan Najeeeb (Economic Expert): Federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 reflects that the government has completed process of economic stabilization in collaboration with International Monetary Fund (IMF). Moreover, this budget also shows government’s major achievements on economic front, fiscal management as well as future roadmap for economic uplift of the country. Despite serious financial constraints, the government has proposed mega relief to the vulnerable segment of society in this budget. I think that, the government has proposed very good incentives to ensure industrialization in the country. Moreover, the government has announced relief measures for salaried class worth Rs 360 billion. They have proposed faceless FBR to provide tension free tax regime to the business class and it is a good story. Overall budget is very good and spirit of budget is people friendly. I think that budget is a good step towards right direction. The budget will ensure steady inflow of foreign investment in the country.  Presently there are almost 3.5 fillers in the country and tax net needs to be expanded. However in light of measures proposed in budget, we may hope expansion of tax net to wider extent. Agriculture sector needs to be given due heed along with better management to ensure food security and future food basket. Iran-US deal will cast positive impacts on Pakistani economy. We can largely benefit from peace deal between the US and Iran economically.

Dr. Abid Rasheed Gill (Economic Expert): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken positive step and made an offer the opposition to come to negotiation table for national economic stability. Actually, foreign and domestic investment is not possible without political stability in any country. Therefore, I suggest all political parties must sign Charter of Economy on the pattern of Charter of Democracy (CoD) binding ally the signatories to ensure political stability in the country for at least next ten years. Public will get benefits from budgetary measures in coming days. Due to prevailing financial constraints, the government has no room to offer incentives to investors and industrialists. However, the government may improve standards of services. The government must also expand tax net to lift tax to GDP which is very low in Pakistan as compared to other countries.

Asif Shahzad (Economic Expert): The government has worked a lot on agricultural sector. The government has given relief on business class but taxed small cars. Tax system must be simplified and single form for shopkeepers is a good step by the government. The government must announce incentives for taxpayers to attract more people in tax net. The FBR needs to remain lenient towards taxpayers.