PML-N’S Mian Khan Bugti stressed the need for equitable distribution of gas in the regions from where it was extracted.
He called upon the government to tackle power shortages in Balochistan and advocated for the revival of the Kachhi Canal project to benefit local communities.
Mian Bugti also called for modernization of infrastructure in Balochistan, particularly in his constituency, to spur economic development and welfare of local people.
Malik Anwar Taj of the SIC emphasized on the urgency of ending power cuts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and urged the government to prioritize restoring peace in the region.
He highlighted the need for effective anti-terrorism policies and proposed increased budget allocations for the healthcare and education sectors.
Anwar Taj also acknowledged the significant contributions of overseas Pakistanis to the national economy, urging the government to address their concerns.
Khurram Shahzad Virk of the SIC called for a review of higher taxes on healthcare, education, and sala
ried individuals.
PML-N’s Shamsher Ali Mazari stressed that the government should allocate more funds to areas that have historically received little to no investment.
He urged the government to arrest electricity thieves and address power theft issues instead of power cutoffs in specific areas.
He also called on the Federal and Punjab governments to allocate funds for the Dajal Canal project.
SIC’s Abdul Latif requested more allocations in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the uplift of Chitral.
He highlighted the importance of focusing on the Lowari Tunnel project for the development of his area in the budget.
Sohail Sultan of the SIC claimed that no relief had been announced in the budget for the public.
He urged the government to take steps for establishing an interest-free economy. He noted that insufficient funds were earmarked for health and education sectors and called on the government to announce measures to uplift people living below the poverty line. He also rejected the pr
oposal to increase taxes on the salaried classes.
Syed Shah Ahad Ali Shah, also of the SIC, highlighted the issue of load-shedding in his area and emphasized that steps should be taken to eliminate power theft.