The Hidden Impact of the New Federal Budget on Your Pocket | Express Exclusive

In this exclusive analysis from Islamabad, Senior journalist Irshad Ansari breaks down the immediate economic consequences of the Federal Budget 2026-27 and how these policies are affecting the common man. Key Topics Covered: Government Salary Hikes: Get the latest update on the approved salary and pension increases for public sector employees and why the official notification is still awaited. The Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Crisis: Explore why hybrid and electric vehicles (HEVs/PHEVs) have seen massive price hikes—some by as much as Rs. 2.5 million—following the increase of General Sales Tax (GST) to 25% and the introduction of stricter non-tariff barriers. Petroleum Price Hikes: Irshad Ansari discusses the government’s recent decision to increase petrol prices by Rs. 13.18 and diesel by Rs. 13.80 per litre, highlighting how global price trends at $83/barrel are directly impacting the Pakistani consumer under IMF program conditions. Market Volatility & Inflation: An in-depth look at how these fiscal measures, combined with geopolitical tensions, are influencing the stock market, currency fluctuations, and the rising cost of essential goods like packed food and formula milk. Stay Informed: The budget is more than just numbers; it’s about governance, economic sustainability, and the cost of living. Watch the full video to understand the challenges ahead and what these shifts mean for your household budget. #ExpressNews #Budget2026 #IrshadAnsari #PakistanEconomy #Inflation #AutoPolicy #PetrolPriceHike #Islamabad Stay connected with Pakistan’s leading news network for verified updates, real-time breaking alerts, and comprehensive analysis. ■ OFFICIAL LINKS • Web Portal: https://www.express.pk/ • WhatsApp Community: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDU... ■ SOCIAL MEDIA • X / Twitter:   / expressnewspk   • Facebook:   / expressnewspk   • Instagram:   / expressnewspk   • TikTok:   / expressnews_pk   ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ #ExpressNews #PakistanNews #BreakingNews