Why is Pakistan's ally US upset over PKR3 trillion defence budget spending?

The US State Department has urged Pakistan to bring military and intelligence budgets under civilian oversight. Greater disclosure of government debt obligations, including state-owned enterprises, is also requested. Pakistan's executive budget proposal publication faced delays, limiting public examination time. The report follows Pakistan's proposed Rs3 trillion defence allocation for fiscal year 2026-27. The US acknowledged strengths in Pakistan's audit framework and independent supreme audit institution.