Category : National Assembly


Punjab Budget Debate Disrupted Over Absent Minister

The Punjab Assembly budget session descended into a heated confrontation as opposition refused to debate without Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman, who was absent, leading to sharp exchanges and expunged remarks.

KP and Balochistan Unveil Massive Budgets for FY27

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan have announced massive budgets for FY27, with KP's Rs2.17 trillion plan facing deficit and political tensions, while Balochistan's Rs1.089 trillion budget raises revenue and execution concerns.

Punjab Assembly Treasury Benches Stage Rare Boycott

Punjab Assembly treasury lawmakers staged a token walkout during the budget debate, drawing criticism from the Deputy Speaker and opposition. The boycott highlighted political tensions overshadowing fiscal discussions.

Finance Committee Rejects Tax Data Sharing with Banks

Pakistan's National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance rejected sharing taxpayer info with banks, citing misuse risks. It also approved doubled tax for non-filers on securities and sought review of income tax exemptions.

AJK Polls Schedule Revised, Voting on July 27

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission revised the election schedule for the legislative assembly, with polling still set for July 27. Candidates from Poonch district will submit papers in Rawalakot.

PTI Welcomes PM's Dialogue Offer in Budget Session

In a surprising turn during the budget session, PTI welcomed PM Shehbaz Sharif's dialogue offer, previously rejected twice. Chairman Barrister Gohar demanded access to Imran Khan and parliamentary supremacy.

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