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PML-N Lawmakers Defend Budget, Cite Growth and Development Initiatives

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PML-N lawmakers defended the coalition government's budget, emphasizing its focus on growth, development, and national unity. Despite economic challenges and hardships, the government has presented an excellent budget that will benefit the country, according to Rana Mubashir Iqbal. He noted that the budget allocates Rs 100 billion for road construction in Balochistan, more than any other province, and mentioned a new program to send 1,000 students to China for training in agriculture. The lawmakers also highlighted development projects, such as the allocation of Rs 18.5 billion for education, and praised the government's efforts to promote regional peace and economic development.

Key Takeaways:

  • The coalition government's budget has been defended by PML-N lawmakers, who emphasize its focus on growth, development, and national unity.
  • The budget allocates Rs 100 billion for road construction in Balochistan, more than any other province.
  • A new program will send 1,000 students to China for training in agriculture to contribute to national development.
  • The government has allocated Rs 18.5 billion for education and other sectors, and has urged the opposition to acknowledge the constraints under which the budget was formulated.
  • Lawmakers have criticized the PTI for pushing the country towards default and taking record loans, which the current government is now repaying.
  • MNA Muhammad Shehryar urged the government to reconsider taxes on agriculture and salary-based individuals, stressing the need for consultation with all parties before their imposition.
  • Noor Alam Khan criticized the recent imposition of a 10% tax on solar panels, which he said has burdened households trying to generate their own electricity.
  • Khan also called for increased risk allowances and a higher defense budget, citing growing regional threats and Indian aggression.
  • Zulfiqar Ali criticized the meager allocation of Rs 550 million for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, noting that despite PESCO achieving a 90% recovery rate, residents still face 12 to 18 hours of power outages.

Statistics:

  • Rs 100 billion has been allocated for road construction in Balochistan.
  • Rs 18.5 billion has been allocated for education.
  • 1,000 students will be sent to China for training in agriculture.
  • Pakistanis pay taxes on every purchase.
  • 18 hours of load shedding are experienced in Peshawar daily.
  • The Warsak Dam project is currently underway, but Peshawar still suffers from long power outages.
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been allocated Rs 550 million.

Sources:

  • Rana Mubashir Iqbal, PML-N MNA
  • Muhammad Shehryar, PML-N MNA
  • Noor Alam Khan, PTI MNA
  • Zulfiqar Ali, PTI MNA
  • Parliamentary Secretary for Federal Education and Professional Training Ms Farah Naz Akbar
  • Minister of State for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Kesoo Mal Kheeal Das
  • Osama Sarwar, PML-N MNA
  • Noor Alam Khan, PTI MNA
  • Zulfiqar Ali, PTI MNA

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