Budget Debate Descends into Chaos; Lawmakers Nearly Exchange Blows
• Finance minister set to deliver winding-up speech today, cut motions to follow • Spats between ruling, opposition lawmakers degenerate into name-calling • PPP defends BISP allocations, demands more funds for agriculture ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is set to deliver the winding-up speech in the lower house as the general debate on the federal budget is expected to be finished today (Thursday), in line with its pre-set 40-hour duration. The NA sitting conti
The debate on Pakistan's federal budget in the National Assembly nearly devolved into physical altercations, with lawmakers from ruling and opposition parties engaging in name-calling and heated exchanges. The session, which continued late into Wednesday night, saw tensions escalate between Food Minister Rana Tanvir and PTI leader Amir Dogar. PTI leader Asad Qaiser also requested to respond to Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's remarks regarding intelligence agency guidance. The Finance Minister is set to deliver his winding-up speech today, followed by cut motions. The budget is expected to be passed by June 24.
The chaotic budget debate in Pakistan's National Assembly, marked by near-fisticuffs and heated exchanges, underscores deep political divisions and challenges in legislative proceedings.
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