The National Assembly is continuing discussion on the budget for the next fiscal year. Taking the floor, Shahid Usman Ibrahim said the budget 2024-25 is the best possible given the difficult economic situation. He said the budget envisages measures for the uplift of the agriculture sector. He said the inflation has come down and the stock market is registering new records due to the policies of the government. Participating in the debate, Aamir Dogar said the budget carries no relief for the common man and the business community. He said the government should reduce sales tax on stationery and milk. Participating in the discussion, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari emphasized on consensus and Charter of Economy to address the economic problems of the country. He said this warrants deliberations amongst all the political parties including those sitting on the treasury and opposition benches.

He said the allied and opposition parties should also be taken on board on the budget and the PSDP. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari appreciated the government’s efforts for bringing down the inflation as well as increasing the volume of Benazir Income Support Program by twenty seven percent in the budget. He said the BISP is being replicated in the world. He said this program should be provided with constitutional cover so that nobody could reverse it. He said this is the only tool which provided relief to the people in difficult times including the floods. Anwar-ul-Haq Chaudhry expressed satisfaction over the reduction in the inflation rate. He said this has happened due to the consistent efforts on the part of the government.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan