QUETTA: Balochistan's fiscal management comes under scrutiny as it emerges that the provincial government exceeded its operating expenses budget by Rs. 3.39 billion in the financial year 2023-24.

Originally allocated Rs. 31.93 billion for expenses including vehicle fuel and office costs, the final expenditure soared to Rs. 35.32 billion, reflecting a significant budget overrun. Government sources highlight the need for fiscal discipline amidst concerns over expenditure control in Balochistan.