The Sindh Assembly on Saturday continued its sixth day of general debate on the provincial budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with senior parliamentarians from both the government and opposition engaging in a charged and often heated discussion.
Government Defends Development Record
Provincial cabinet members defended the government's performance, claiming that record development projects have been completed under the Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP) rule. Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah stated that the government was continuing its development agenda and expected stronger electoral support in the next elections. He said hundreds of schemes had been completed, with improvements in parks, roads and urban services. He added that the solid waste management system had improved, with 15,000 tons of garbage being lifted daily, and noted that carbon credit benefits were expected from ongoing reforms.
Opposition Rejects Claims, Calls for Dialogue
Opposition members, however, rejected these claims, arguing that public hardships had increased over the PPP's 18-year rule. Speaking on the floor of the House, opposition lawmakers said the government's narrative of progress did not reflect ground realities and urged the treasury benches to move away from confrontation and adopt a politics of dialogue in the broader interest of the province. They said repeated claims of improvement in education, health and infrastructure were not supported by visible outcomes for ordinary citizens. They called for greater transparency in development spending and urged the government to focus on measurable improvements in public services.
Session Adjourned
The Sindh Assembly session was later adjourned till 10am on Sunday.
