Pakistan, June 15 -- Lawmakers in the National Assembly on Saturday delivered a detailed and constructive review of the federal budget for FY2025-26 and called for providing more relief to the common man.
While participating in the general discussion on Budget 2025-26, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Mirza Ikhtiar Baig emphasized the pivotal role of the industry, agriculture and services sector in driving long-term economic stability.
Acknowledging the ongoing economic challenges, he said the government's push toward reforms, though modest GDP growth of 2.6% continues to be overshadowed by inflation, population pressure and mounting national debt.
He raised concern over pension reforms, particularly the withdrawal of posthumou...