Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, addressing the parliamentary party of PML(N), emphasized the economic strides made and the commitment to bolstering the economy despite political sacrifices. He assured the party’s confidence in handling the budget, crediting their efforts under Nawaz Sharif’s leadership for averting national bankruptcy and thwarting schemes destabilizing the country.
The PM pledged relief measures within the budget to alleviate the burden on the common people. Urging party members to counter false narratives about the budget effectively. He highlighted positive economic effects. Including decreased inflation, a strong rupee, and a boom within the stock market. Attributing these to the difficult work of the monetary team.
Prime Minister Approves Budget Proposals, Stresses Confidentiality
Budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year were approved during a cabinet meeting chaired by the PM. PM Shahbaz instructed all officials to leave except ministers, emphasizing the need for confidentiality. A committee’s initial report on reducing non-essential expenditures was presented. Recommending the filling of all vacant positions within a year to save national funds and introducing a pension system for new government employees.
A high-powered committee, empowered by the PM, will submit a comprehensive report within ten weeks. PM Shahbaz announced plans for constructing an international-standard. Health Tower in Islamabad through a public-private partnership. Along with a third-party audit of laboratories and procurement of new medical equipment and implants for hospitals.
Expressing challenge over new polio cases, the Prime Minister is confident in full efforts for eradication. He sympathized with Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima on the latest aircraft crash. He thanked Finland’s President for electing Pakistan as a non-permanent member of the Security Council. Emphasizing Pakistan’s commitment to upholding global legal guidelines and the UN Charter as a non-everlasting member.
