Tag Archives: National Assembly

Upside Risks to Inflation Outlook Increase, Prompting Policy Rate Hike

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) stated that the MPC discussed the rising potential risks to the inflation outlook since its last meeting on June 12. The committee emphasized that these risks primarily stem from the implementation of new measures in the fiscal and external sectors. These measures are crucial in the context of completing… Read More »

Revised Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24: A Breakdown of Changes and Expectations

In a significant development, the National Assembly recently passed the revised budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The government, under the guidance of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has implemented several fiscal tightening measures in order to secure critical funding. This article delves into the details of the revised budget, shedding light on the changes… Read More »

Supreme Court Trials of Civilians in Military Courts: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Raises Concerns

In a recent statement, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah expressed apprehension regarding the Supreme Court’s handling of the petitions challenging the trials of civilians in military courts. The minister, addressing the National Assembly, drew attention to the formation of the bench and the alleged political motivations behind the petitions. Questioning the Constitutionality of Military Court Trials… Read More »

Pakistan Peoples Party Criticizes Government’s Economic Team for Neglecting 2022 Flood Victims

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has expressed his discontent with the government’s economic team, highlighting the absence of funds allocated for the 2022 flood victims in the recent federal budget presented by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. In a recent development, Finance Minister Dar unveiled a budget of Rs14.5 trillion (approximately… Read More »