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Govt struggles to rein in spending amid mounting economic pressures

Govt struggles to rein in spending amid mounting economic pressures

The government is facing mounting financial pressure as it struggles to curb public expenditure despite repeated commitments to austerity. Officials at the Finance Division say that although cost-cutting measures were announced at the beginning of the 2025–26 fiscal year, spending continues to rise across multiple sectors. Growing subsidies, increased allowances for government employees, and...

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