Government spends only eight per cent capital expenditure in five months
Summary
The government has spent only 8% of the capital expenditure and collected 27% of the revenue target in the first five months of fiscal year 2025/26, resulting in a budget deficit of around Rs 150 billion.
Key Points
- Government spent only 8% of the allocated capital expenditure till December 15 in fiscal year 2025/26.
- Total expenditure spent till December 15 is 28.74% of the annual allocation.
- Revenue collection is weak with only 27% of the target collected in five months.
- Budget deficit has reached approximately Rs 150 billion due to expenditure exceeding revenue.
