Punjab Budget 2025 presented today with a total outlay of Rs 5.335 trillion, declaring it a zero-tax budget. No new taxes or rate hikes have been introduced. The government aims to broaden the tax base by eliminating exemptions and enhancing enforcement measures.
Punjab Budget 2025 Key Highlights:
- Total Outlay: Rs 5.335 trillion
- Fiscal Surplus: Rs 740 billion
- No New Taxes: The Punjab budget 2025 focuses on expanding the tax net instead of increasing tax rates.
Development Programme and Expenditures:
The Annual Development Programme (ADP) for Punjab Budget 2025 set at Rs 1,240 billion, reflecting a 47% increase from the previous year. Capital expenditures are allocated Rs 590 billion. Non-development or recurring expenditures stand at Rs 2.706 trillion.
Salaries, Pensions and Minimum Wage:
The Punjab budget includes a 10% increase in salaries for government employees and a 5% hike in pensions. The minimum wage has been raised to Rs 40,000.
Health and Education Allocations:
- Health: Rs 630.5 billion total, with Rs 181 billion allocated for development
- Rs 11.1 billion for free medicines
- New burn units, cancer institute in Lahore, cardiology institute in Sargodha
- Education: Rs 494 billion total, with Rs 148 billion for development
- Rs 8 billion for public universities
- 112,000 laptops to be distributed under a Rs 15.1 billion scheme
- Establishment of new colleges and an autism school
Infrastructure and Public Services:
- 12,000 km of roads constructed or upgraded; 700 projects underway
- Teaching hospital in Sialkot (Rs 7 billion)
- Safe City projects in 19 districts
- Free Wi-Fi at 400 locations in Lahore
- Introduction of 27 electric buses
Social Sector and Housing Initiatives:
- Rs 494 billion allocated for social sector development
- Rs 85.5 billion allocated for Apni Chhat Apna Ghar housing scheme
- Rs 123 billion for agriculture and livestock support
- Digital registration of 9 million families for better service targeting
- Rs 19 billion Easy Business Scheme Card for entrepreneurs
Environmental and Youth Initiatives:
- Rs 10 billion for environmental protection reforms
- Tree plantation on 2,950 acres
- Expansion of IT training programs for women
- 45 sports projects launched under Khelta Punjab initiative
The Punjab Budget 2025 emphasizes financial discipline while increasing allocations for development, health, education, infrastructure, and social uplift without imposing any new taxes.
