ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday lauded the "unprecedented voluntary initiative of stringent cuts" by the Pakistan armed forces, in view of the country's critical financial situation.

The prime minister was particularly appreciative of the armed forces' decision, in view of the "multiple security challenges" confronting the nation.

In an unprecedented move for the betterment of national economy, Pakistan’s armed forces have decided to not to receive an increased share under defence budget.

Prime Minister's commending remarks came through a tweet in the wake of the decision by the armed forces not to seek increase in their budget.

Tweet
I appreciate Pak Mil's unprecedented voluntary initiative of stringent cuts in their defence expenditures for next FY bec of our critical financial situation, despite multiple security challenges. My govt will spend this money saved on dev of merged tribal areas & Balochistan.