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

Raja Pervez Ashraf said seven percent raise given to the employees in the budget is not enough in view of the inflation.

He proposed raising salaries by at least ten percent to provide relief to employees.

Raja Pervez Ashraf emphasized that all political parties should come together to chart the country's economic future and reduce its dependence on foreign loans.

He stressed that investment of overseas Pakistanis should be encouraged saying it will help create job opportunities in the country.

Muhammad Ijaz ul Haq said the GDP growth rate of four percent for the next financial year is insufficient. He stressed that the growth rate must be increased to six to seven percent to reduce poverty and improve people's living standards.