As Pakistan faces mounting economic challenges, a fresh proposal has surfaced ahead of the upcoming federal budget, revealing substantial allocations for the renovation and construction of high-level government residences and offices — including the Prime Minister’s Office.
According to official documents, a Rs 65 million allocation has been proposed specifically for the renovation of the Prime Minister’s Office in the next fiscal year. The ongoing project is expected to reach an estimated cost of Rs 180 million by June 30, 2025.
But that’s not all — the total cost of the project has already been approved at a whopping Rs 343.1 million, as per the budget documents, indicating ongoing and extended refurbishments at the PM’s administrative headquarters.
In parallel, the Prime Minister’s Staff Colony hasn’t been left behind. A proposal for Rs 55 million has been tabled for its facelift in the same budget, aimed at upgrading residential facilities for support staff.
Another significant chunk — Rs 110 million — has been proposed for the renovation and restoration of a government-owned building in Islamabad, though the exact nature of the building remains unspecified.
Meanwhile, the Minister’s Enclave is also in line for a construction upgrade. A proposal of Rs 132.7 million has been put forward for the construction of 12 new apartments in the high-security residential zone meant for federal ministers and top bureaucrats.
The proposed expenditures come at a time when the government is under pressure to demonstrate fiscal restraint and prioritize economic recovery.
