Pakistan, June 26 -- The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26. The approval came after several days of debate, discussions, and review by lawmakers during a special session held in Islamabad.

Members of the assembly approved the Finance Bill 2025 through a clause-by-clause voting process, making it the official budget law. The session saw both government and opposition lawmakers presenting their views, but the treasury benches secured enough support to pass it.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a federal cabinet meeting. The cabinet reviewed the final draft of the budget and approved it with minor amendments. These included some tax adjustments and chang...