Published June 20, 2026 Updated about 2 hours ago By Press Release KARACHI: The Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) hosted a seminar at a local hotel, bringing together leading economists, policymakers, and experts for an in-depth discussion of the Federal Budget 2026–2027. The seminar featured distinguished speakers including Ikram Sehgal Defense Analyst, and Chairperson KCFR Nadira Panjwani, Dr Kaiser Bengali, Dr Khaqan Hassan Najeeb, along with other prominent economists and policy experts. The session focused on assessing the government’s fiscal priorities, economic challenges, and the broader socio-economic impact of the upcoming budget. Speakers highlighted key concerns, including persistent inflation, challenges in tax collection, and the need for structural tax reforms to strengthen fiscal sustainability. Discussions also examined the government’s efforts to provide relief to citizens while managing economic stabilization. A key focus of the seminar was budgetary allocations for education, health, and infrastructure,…