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

Mian Khan Bugti appreciated the government for allocating two hundred and fifty billion rupees for the development of Balochistan. He said emphasis is being given to the construction of main connectivity projects in the province.

Syed Amin-ul-Haque alluded to the positive economic indicators including reduction in inflation and increase in foreign exchange reserves and remittances. He said the world financial institutions are also recognizing the economic recovery of the country.

Shahida Begum said the budget allocated for education and health is inadequate, emphasizing that this should be enhanced to four percent of GDP.

Shazia Marri said the government should address the problems of employees. She was also critical of non-enhancement of minimum wage.

Ibrar Ahmed said the government has presented a people friendly budget. He said it envisages a vision to take the country forward on the path of development.

Participating in the discussion, Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, Engineer Amir Muqam said relief has been given to the people including employees in the budget.

Barrister Gohar Ali Khan emphasized the need for out-of-the-box solutions to provide relief to the people. He proposed that employees earning up to twenty-two lakh rupees annually should be exempted from income tax.

Syed Hussain Tariq said the agriculture sector should be supported to ensure food security.

Shahram Khan opposed the imposition of carbon levy and eighteen percent tax on solar panels.

Qasim Noon expressed satisfaction over improved economic indicators. He said the budget focuses on expanding the tax net.

Sehar Kamran said health and education have been neglected in the budget. She said there is no relief for the common man.

Misbah Uddin said no comprehensive package has been included in the budget for the tribal districts.

Sadiq Ali Memon said allocation should be enhanced for Karachi’s K-IV water project. He said minimum wage should be enhanced to fifty thousand rupees.

Tehmina Daultana called for special steps for women empowerment.

Anwar Ali Taj proposed to conduct a new survey of BISP to include more deserving people. He also urged the government to enhance the health and education budget.

Nikhat Shakeel Khan proposed to provide the best transport facilities to the residents of Karachi. She further urged the government to take steps for poverty elimination.

Minister for Water Resources Mueen Watto congratulated the government's financial team for presenting an ideal budget. He said that all economic indicators are positive, reflecting the prudent policies of the government.

Regarding India's move to put the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, the Minister assured that Pakistan would take all necessary measures to safeguard its rightful share of water under the treaty's provisions. He further emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing the country's water storage capacity, allocating 130 billion rupees for this purpose. He highlighted ongoing water storage projects such as Diamer-Bhasha, Mohmand, and Kurram-Tangi dams, while future projects include Chiniot, Hingol, and Naulang dams.

Haji Rasool Bux Chandio called for special initiatives to boost development in coastal areas.

Shafqat Abbas urged the government to establish a children's hospital and burn center in Sargodha.

Shaista Khan said paid rich tribute to the armed forces of Pakistan as well as civilian and military leadership including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, the chief of army staff, and Air Force Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu, for giving a befitting response to the Indian aggression. She said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government has failed to provide health facilities to the people of the province. She said the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is plagued by massive corruption cases, while the PML-N-led Federal and the Punjab Governments are on the forefront in serving the people.

Muhammad Ilyas Chaudhry proposed greater facilitation for overseas Pakistanis to invest in the country.

Abdul Aleem Khan emphasized the need to achieve fundamental economic goals through the budget. He also brought the House's attention to power sector issues affecting Hyderabad residents.

Mohammad Ahmed Chattha advocated for connecting Wazirabad to motorways to enhance regional accessibility.

Ahmed Saleem Siddiqui suggested promoting coastal tourism and strengthening the ship-breaking industry in Pakistan.

Those, who spoke on the occasion, also include Syed Abdul Kadir Gilani, Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq, Mian Ghous Muhammad, Rai Hassan Nawaz Khan, Izabel Zehri, Ghulam Muhammad, and Nasim Ali Shah.

The House will now meet at 11 a.m. tomorrow [Wednesday].