Opposition leader Zehri slams Rs206bn development package as inadequate; budget papers withheld from journalists, public for first time.
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• Opposition leader Zehri slams Rs206bn development package as inadequate
• Ministers defend tax-free plan as realistic
• Budget papers withheld from journalists, public for first time
• Dr Malik says plan ignores province’s realities
Energy, PDMA and BSDI receive major allocations.
The bulk of Balochistan’s budget has been allocated for security and to maintain existing services rather than enhancing quality
Opening day dominated by political speeches in NA; Achakzai says freezing funds will hit provinces’ health, social sectors.
No cut motions moved as Rs291bn demands for grants sanctioned for development spending.
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