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U.S. Report Urges Civilian Oversight of Pakistan’s Defense, Intelligence Budgets

The State Department says civilian scrutiny would bolster fiscal credibility during a year of heavy debt servicing.

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Overview

  • The 2025 Fiscal Transparency Report finds Pakistan’s military and intelligence spending lacks adequate parliamentary or civilian oversight.
  • It urges the government to publish its executive budget proposal within a reasonable period to enable informed public and legislative review.
  • The assessment calls for detailed disclosure of government debt, including liabilities of major state-owned enterprises.
  • The report credits progress with public access to enacted and year-end budgets and an audit institution that meets international independence standards.
  • Pakistan’s 2025–26 budget totals Rs17.57 trillion, allocating Rs9.7 trillion to debt servicing and Rs2.55 trillion to defense, nearly 20% higher than last year.