The first budget session of the 13th parliament has begun.

The meeting began at 3pm on Sunday under the chairmanship of Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad.

At the beginning of the session, the speaker said this session carries special significance as it will include the presentation of the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

“A clear policy and economic direction on how the hard-earned money of the common people will be spent appropriately for the country's development, economic stability, social security and public welfare will be presented to the nation through this session,” Hafiz said.

The agenda of the first day includes the presentation of the report of the special committee formed to deal with the recent energy crisis.