Info minister invites opposition for Charter of Economy, defends proposed FY27 budget (opens original article in a new tab)

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar invited the opposition to sign a Charter of Economy and defended the FY27 budget in the National Assembly, while opposition leaders criticized the budget for lacking relief measures and addressing key economic issues.

• Information Minister Attaullah Tarar invited the opposition to sign a Charter of Economy and defended the FY27 budget in the National Assembly.
• Tarar highlighted increased revenue and foreign remittances, and proposed abolishing the super tax as part of the budget.
• PTI leader Asad Qaiser criticized the budget for lacking relief for farmers and the agricultural sector, and accused the government of not addressing key economic issues.
• PPP leader Sharmila Faruqi stated that the budget provided minimal relief to the salaried class and no significant support for youth.
• Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal responded to PTI leader Asad Qaiser's claims about jailed legislators' production orders.
• The National Assembly debate on the FY27 budget saw lawmakers focus on political and local issues rather than budgetary proposals.