Pakistan, June 22 -- A comprehensive technical session on Budget 2025-26 and the province's economic outlook was held at the historic Old Assembly Hall of the Punjab Assembly on Saturday. The session was designed to provide members of the assembly with valuable insights into the budget-making process, financial regulations, and the provincial economic strategy.
The session commenced with registration and opening remarks. Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs Khalid Mahmood delivered an introductory presentation outlining budget rules, the legislative framework, and the constitutional powers of elected representatives in financial legislation.
Usama Khawar Ghuman, Advisor to the Speaker, spoke on the constitutional responsibilities of lawmak...