Re: Budget of Pakistan Army
For a very long time we have been fed that Pakistan Army chews about 60-70 % of our budget, but that does not seem to be the case. I think the actual expenditures are between 18-25 % at the most. Mind you I believe even these expenditures are very high for our country, as most of our budget is consumed by the army plus debt servicing. But we also need to understand that the country is in a war like situation in more than 50 % of the country (disregarding the reasons for the war).
According to this link the total budget of Pakistan Army in 2010-11 budget was 26 % of the total budget.
Extra Rs150b sanctioned above defence budget – The Express Tribune
Asia times also showing the 26 % for 2010-2011 Asia Times Online :: Pakistan defense bill balloons in budget
Kayani himself says that its 18 % of the total budget. Only 18 percent of total budget is allocated for Pakistan Army:Kayani | The News Tribe
In any case the budget would be between 20-25 %, add to this the debt servicing (over 38 %) lo and behold the budget is gone. Mind you the debt has more than doubled during the past 4 years of the “awami” government.
26% Army, More than 50% Debt Servicing.. remaining 20%-25% subject to misappropriation.. Wah re Pakistani teri qismat.
No doubt this Govt is the worst in Pakistan’s history considering the many economic factors including increase in Debts by 100% in just four years compared to last 60 years debt.
In the four-year rule of the PPP-led regime, public debt has jumped up by Rs6,924 billion. The country’s public debt stood at Rs4,802 billion in the first 60 years of its independence but increased by Rs6,924 billion in just the 48 months since the Zardari-Gilani duo came to power, reaching a whopping figure of Rs11,726 billion.
Every Pakistani shares Rs65,144 of debt burden - thenews.com.pk
What was the debt position, when Musharraf got control of the country and handed over the same to PPP?
If we deduct debt servicing from the total budget, how much % army consume?