Calls for better coordination to tackle "climate polycrisis"as funding drops to Rs2.48bn from Rs3.5bn; terms monsoon preparedness "immediate' priority.
President Mir Asad Baloch says the budget ignored the voice of the common people and their fundamental rights, effectively undermining the mandate given to elected representatives.
Opposes closure of media houses’ bureaus in province; appeales to Federal Information Minister Ataullah Tarar to fulfill his commitment and ensure that no media bureau in Balochistan will be closed.
CM Murad says Rs7.3bn has been allocated for development initiatives aimed at strengthening law and order and the policing network across the province.
PPP leader likely to deliver speech today, to "share reservations"on budget; PM Office says Shehbaz, Bilawal agreed on "sustained collaboration" between Centre, provinces for completion of projects.
Hopes collective struggle of “team Pakistan” will place the country among the “developed world”; Info minister calls budget "positive and relief-oriented".
Proposes increase in Abiana, token tax, agri income tax, abolition of cotton fee; various fine amounts, service charges hiked, electronic payment of property tax made mandatory.
Stresses the importance of broadening the tax base, improving compliance, plugging revenue leakages, and leveraging technology to enhance transparency and efficiency in tax collection.
