Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government's commitment to taking all possible measures for the progress and development of all four provinces.

Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly in response to points raised by the Opposition Leader, he agreed that the people of each province have the right on their resources.

The Prime Minister said Parliament is the collective forum of the elected representatives from all four provinces. He said the people of Balochistan have a rightful share in the Reko Diq project.

Recalling the 2010 National Finance Commission Award, he said Balochistan's share was significantly increased. He added that about 73 billion rupees were allocated two years ago for the solarization of agricultural tube-wells in the province. He said the Gwadar-Chaman dual carriageway is also being completed with federal funding of over 300 billion rupees.

Regarding the fence along the Durand Line, Shehbaz Sharif said it was erected for security reasons and the expenditure incurred on it was fully justified. He said the security forces, law enforcement agencies and police are making unparalleled sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and their contributions deserve recognition and respect.

The Prime Minister reiterated his offer of dialogue to resolve issues.

As per tradition, Opposition leader in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai opened discussion on the Budget 2026-27.

He called for more measures to support the poor people and strengthen the agriculture sector. He suggested to devise a comprehensive strategy to promote education in the country.

He said Pakistan has immense tourism potential, which needs to be promoted.

The Opposition Leader also stressed the need for joint efforts to steer the country forward.  He extended opposition's unconditional support to uphold sovereignty of the constitution and sanctity of the Parliament.

Samina Khalid Ghurki called for allocating more resources to the health and development sectors.

Naeema Kishwar Khan proposed a thirty-percent increase in salaries and raising the minimum wage to fifty thousand rupees. She also urged the government to allocate more development projects to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the budget. He also demanded of reducing electricity and petroleum prices.

Commending the budget, Major retired Tahir Iqbal proposed to enhance the salaries of government employees by at least 15 percent.

Syeda Shehla Raza stressed the need for expanding the tax net instead of increasing taxes.

Iftikhar Ahmed Khan suggested encouraging public-private partnership ventures. He also demanded an increase in salaries and pensions.

Nasim Ali Shah said more development projects should be initiated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 

Muhammad Ilyas Chaudhry stressed the need to give more focus to improve nation’s economic condition.

Nawabzada Mir Jamal Khan Raisani said the people of Balochistan are facing difficulties in accessing facilities like education, health, infrastructure and potable water. He said the government should divert its attention to address the issues of the people of Balochistan.

Sadaf Ihsan said special funds should be allocated for the establishment of girls’ schools, solarization of agri-tube wells, and beautification of rural areas of the district Lakki Marwat.

Riaz Fatyana proposed to allocate an AI fund in the budget to make Pakistan an AI hub in the world.      

Those who spoke on the occasion include Ali Muhammad Khan, Rana Atif, Sher Afzal Marwat, Asif Khan, and Sher Ali Arbab.

The House will now meet on Sunday at 11 in the morning.