BUDGET 2026-27: Budget approval in final stages as grants finalised (opens original article in a new tab)

The National Assembly approved the 2026-27 budget with 135 grant demands, as opposition lawmakers rejected 587 cut motions targeting interior and food ministries over law and order and agricultural issues.

• Lawmakers approved 135 demands for grants for 2026-27 budget after two days of debate
• Opposition moved 587 cut motions, mostly targeting interior ministry over law and order issues
• Interior ministry faced criticism for poor performance by opposition lawmakers
• Food ministry also faced 112 cut motions demanding agricultural reforms
• Civil and military leadership praised for ending US-led war on Iran