BUDGET 2025-26: Power, defence divisions top govt spending charts

• 39 departments ‘exceed’ their allocations for FY25; three dozen divisions ‘save’ around Rs2tr
• Massive chunk of money spent on debt servicing and related payments

ISLAMABAD: At least 39 government departments – notably the power and defence divisions – spent more money than they were allocated for the outgoing fiscal year, while around three dozen departments’ funds remained ‘under-utilised’ for various reasons.

Much like last year, the power and defence sectors remained among the biggest spenders...