National Assembly is continuing discussion on the budget for the next fiscal year.

Participating in the discussion, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari emphasized that Pakistan deserves a budget that is progressive, people centric and protective of the most vulnerable in society. She said we must invest more in human capital and emphasized the need for enhanced allocations for health and education sectors.

Aseefa Bhutto Zardari welcomed twenty-one percent increase in the budget of Benazir Income Support Program. She said it is time to expand its scope by linking it to female literacy and health insurance. 

Qamar ul Islam expressed the confidence that budget 2025-26 will lay the foundation for economic growth in the country.

Amir Dogar said the minimum wage should be enhanced up to fifty thousand rupees.

Minister for National Health Services, Mustafa Kamal emphasized the need for framing a national policy to check population growth.

Saad Waseem said government’s economic team deserves appreciation for presenting a balanced budget. He also expressed satisfaction over improved economic indicators.

Muhammad Atif emphasized that tax revenue collection can only be enhanced by strengthening the economy.

Shagufta Jumani stressed the need for construction of water reservoirs to address the issue of water shortage.

Rana Muhammad Hayat said that fifty percent reduction should be made in the agriculture inputs emphasizing that this will help bolster exports.

Moulana Fazl-ur-Rahman said peace and tranquility are vital for economic growth and development for any country. He stressed the need to provide security and protection to the citizens of Pakistan.

Moulana Fazl-ur-Rahman said we should also refrain from making laws in violation of the Islamic teachings. Besides, he condemned Israeli brutalities in Palestine. He called for openly standing in solidarity with the people of Palestine and Iran against the Israeli aggression.

Amjad Ali Khan noted that the economy can only be strengthened by uplifting the agriculture and industrial sectors.

Naz Baloch emphasized that the issue of loadshedding in Karachi should be addressed.

Tahira Aurangzeb commended the government for presenting the best budget, despite economic challenges. She said a raise in salaries and pensions is a great thing to provide relief to the sitting and retiring government employees.

Dawar Khan Kundi called for concrete steps to strengthen agriculture, industry, services and banking sectors in order to get rid of the IMF.

Saba Sadiq said the government has reduced the import duty on solar panels as per the announcement of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. She said the government had increased the tax to promote local manufacturers of solar panels. She also commended the government for taking steps to promote the construction sector. 

Shaista Pervaiz proposed enhancing the defence budget to ensure security of the country. She also stressed the need to promote vocational education and research in the country.

Mir Munawar Ali Talpur said there should be no tax on the solar panels. He also raised the issue of loadshedding in Sindh.

Minister of State for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Kesoo Mal Kheal Das said the Federal Government grants scholarships and other facilities to students belonging to the minority communities. He said minorities have equal rights as per the Constitution and the government believes in their wellbeing.

Those, who spoke on the occasion, include Ms. Rana Ansar, Muhammad Nawaz Khan, Syed Mustafa Mehmood, Malik Shakir Bashir Awan, Muhammad Moazzam Ali Khan, Malik Asad Sikandar, Ammar Ahmad Khan Leghari, Saleem Rehman, Hassaan Sabir, Muhammad Ameer Sultan, Azhar Qauyyum Nahra, Aniqa Mehdi, Naveed Aamir Jeeva, Gul Asghar Khan, Shandana Gulzar, Rana Iradat Sharif, Sadiq Iftikhar, Syed Javed Ali Shah Jillani, Dr Darshan, Dr Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro, Muhammad Khan Daha, Mussarat Rafique Mahesar, and Syed Abrar Ali Shah.

The House will now meet tomorrow at eleven in the morning.