PUNJAB BUDGET 2026-27: Budget critics in House panned by minister
Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman defended the provincial budget for 2026-27, criticizing the opposition for lack of preparation and dismissing corruption allegations. He highlighted high budget utilization rates and new welfare programs like the Health and Kisan cards.
Why it matters
It reflects the ongoing political polarization in Pakistan and the government's efforts to justify fiscal performance amidst economic scrutiny.
Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman presented the budget in the provincial assembly on June 16, 2025. — DawnNewsTV comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman has strongly criticised the opposition, stating that the Leader of the Opposition spent the last five days debating the budget without any preparation and remained entirely unaware of the actual funds allocated for proposed projects.
The article reports on the minister's claims while noting the context of the opposition's criticism.
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