PTI rejects federal budget for FY2026-27, terms it an 'exercise in elite self-preservation' (opens original article in a new tab)

PTI, the main opposition party in Pakistan's National Assembly, rejected the federal budget for FY2026-27, criticizing it as an 'exercise in elite self-preservation' and highlighting concerns over economic policies, tax burdens, and lack of relief for common citizens.

• PTI rejects federal budget for FY2026-27, calling it 'exercise in elite self-preservation'
• PTI criticizes budget's reliance on remittances, foreign borrowing, and targeted subsidies
• PTI highlights increased taxes on salaried class and small businesses, with no substantial relief for common citizens
• PTI accuses government of prioritizing debt servicing over development and welfare measures