Centre, Provinces 'Made Decisions in the Best Interest of Pakistan', PM Says in NEC Meeting

Centre, provinces 'made decisions in the best interest of Pakistan', PM says in NEC meeting

PM Shehbaz says consultations held "on all matters with extreme seriousness".

National Economic Council meeting - 10 June 2026

The session of the National Economic Council (NEC) has started with Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif in chair, to discuss development program for next financial year 2026-27.

PM Sharif thanks chief ministers for budget consultations post NEC meeting - HUM News English

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that consultations with the provinces on the federal budget have been ongoing for several weeks, stressing that the process reflects a collective effort to steer the country’s economy in the best national interest. Speaking after the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, the prime minister expressed gratitude to all provincial chief ministers for their cooperation in budget discussions. “I am thankful to…

Crucial NEC meeting commences

After several delays, the meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, commenced on Wednesday. The NEC is Pakistan’s highest constitutional forum for economic planning and coordination between the federal and provincial governments. Chief Ministers of all provinces are participating in the meeting. During the meeting, economic targets and the annual development plan will be discussed. Earlier…