Provinces post Rs600bn combined surplus in 1QFY27

Pakistan’s provinces recorded a combined surplus of Rs599.82bn during July-September 2026, with Punjab contributing Rs333.28bn, Sindh Rs180.60bn and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rs102.14bn. Balochistan posted a Rs16.20bn deficit, while the federal government reported a Rs673.93bn surplus, taking the consolidated balance to Rs1.27tr, Mettis Global reported, citing provisional Finance Division data.

Provincial revenue reached Rs2.40tr, including Rs1.90tr in federal transfers, while spending totalled Rs1.80tr. Provincial tax receipts were Rs300.93bn, about 12% higher year on year, and non-tax revenue climbed about 39% to Rs86.02bn. Federally, receipts included Rs3.09tr in FBR taxes and Rs2.53tr in non-tax revenue; expenditure was Rs3.13tr, including Rs1.70tr in mark-up payments.