The Balochistan government spent more than its approved budget on ministers and their staff during the 2025-26 financial year, according to an official financial report. The report shows that total expenditure exceeded the allocated amount by Rs. 130 million despite the government’s focus on controlling public spending.
The provincial government had approved Rs. 761.8 million for the salaries, incentives, and related expenses of ministers and their staff. However, actual spending reached Rs. 892.1 million by the end of the financial year.
The figures indicate that overall expenditure remained above the approved budget throughout the fiscal year. The report highlights the difference between the planned allocation and the final amount spent on ministers and their support staff.
The report also revealed that fuel expenses went beyond the approved limit. This happened despite austerity measures introduced by the government to reduce unnecessary spending and lower petrol consumption.
According to the financial data, Rs. 49 million had been allocated for fuel expenses. However, actual fuel spending increased to Rs. 62.1 million, exceeding the budget by Rs. 13.1 million.
The higher fuel expenditure came even after the government instructed departments to reduce petrol usage following the conflict in the Gulf. Those measures were intended to help lower operational costs and improve financial discipline across government departments.
The latest figures suggest that the spending targets were not fully achieved during the financial year. While the government promoted careful spending, the reported expenses for ministers and their staff remained above the approved allocation.
The report mainly covers salaries, incentives, and operational expenses related to ministers and their offices. It also includes fuel costs that were higher than the amount approved in the annual budget.
The financial report does not provide additional details explaining why spending exceeded the allocated budget. It presents the final expenditure figures recorded during the 2025-26 fiscal year.
The release of these figures has drawn attention because the additional spending occurred during a period when the government had publicly emphasized austerity and efficient use of public funds. Fuel expenses also remained above budget despite official instructions aimed at reducing consumption.
The Balochistan government had introduced measures to limit unnecessary expenses across departments. However, the latest financial report shows that spending on ministers, their staff, and fuel still exceeded the approved allocations.
The report provides an overview of government expenditure for the financial year and highlights the gap between budgeted and actual spending. It shows that total expenses for ministers and their staff were Rs. 130 million higher than planned.
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The findings offer a clearer picture of public spending in Balochistan during the 2025-26 financial year. The official figures indicate that expenditure on ministers, staff salaries, incentives, and fuel remained above the approved budget despite ongoing efforts to promote fiscal discipline.
