PESHAWAR: Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) unveiled the provincial budget 2024-25 at a total cost of Rs1.6 trillion, here on Friday.
As per the details, KP Finance Minister Aftab Alam has presented the budget for the next financial year 2024-25.
The budget includes Rs259 billion for development projects and a 15 percent increase in salaries of government employees. More than Rs70 billion has been allocated for the health department while an additional Rs28 billion has been allocated for health cards.
It is pertinent of mention that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is presenting the budget before the federal government for the first time in the history of Pakistan.
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A subsidy fund of Rs2.5 billion has been allocated for the BRT system. Existing taxes will be adjusted instead of new taxes. The Finance Department has proposed to increase the BRT fares by up to Rs 10 per stop and allocate 90 percent funds for ongoing projects.
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There are other proposals to reduce property transfer tax from 6% to 3% and impose excise duty on companies buying tobacco. A special cabinet meeting chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur approved the budget, annual development program and finance bill.
| Aspect | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Budget | Rs1.6 trillion |
| Development Outlay | Rs400 billion |
| Development Outlay for Tribal Districts | Rs100 billion |
| Current Expenditure | Rs1.2 trillion |
| Annual Development Programme (ADP) | Rs400 billion |
| Budget Increase | Over 15percent |
| ADP Increase | Over 50 percent |
| Health and Education Budget Increase | Over 15percent |
| Tax Proposals | Cut in propertyrestaurant taxes,
hike in royalties |
