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World - / Aug 12, 2026 - Why US is questioning Pakistan's Rs 3 trillion defence spending - The US State Department has flagged Pakistan's limited oversight of military and intelligence spending. Concerns were also raised regarding government debt disclosure and budget proposal publication delays. Pakistan's defence allocation has significantly increased for the upcoming financial year. The report urges greater transparency in military and intelligence budgets. This assessment highlights ongoing fiscal transparency challenges for Pakistan.

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