6. Economy, Business & Fiscal KPIs
Strategic Focus: Growth without new taxation
Reported Performance Indicators
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Rs 5.335 trillion provincial budget (2025–26) — tax-free
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Rs 1,240 billion ADP (47% YoY increase)
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850+ development projects
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Asaan Karobar Finance Scheme (Rs 132+ billion)
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Nawaz Sharif IT City (853 acres launched)
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Savings via e-tendering & CM Inspection Team
Fiscal Caveat
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Q1 FY26 deficit (~Rs 160 billion) vs surplus target
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Tax growth under 7%, weakest among provinces
Interpretation:
High development velocity, but revenue sustainability remains a structural challenge.
Public Opinion & Trust Indicators
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55% satisfaction after first 100 days (IPOR, 2024)
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62% trust in leadership (2025 surveys)
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Governance approval consistently above 57–62%
These figures reflect polarized but resilient public support.
Criticisms & Constraints (EEAT Balance)
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Lahore-centric development bias
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Heavy PR & visibility spending
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Allegations around procurement transparency
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Controversial legislation (e.g., Defamation Bill)
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Political friction with coalition partners
Overall Performance Verdict
Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s strongest performance indicators lie in:
