Opp lambasts budget as debate continues
Officiated by Deputy Speaker Naveed Anthony, the session saw 29 MPAs voicing their opinions, bringing the total number of participants over three days to 84, with more expected to speak on Thursday.
Provincial Minister Syed Zulfikar Shah opened the debate, outlining the achievements of the Culture and Tourism Department, including development projects on Gorakh Hill, training programs for emerging artistes, and the digitalisation of the Sindhi language. He also referred to the plans to establish a dedicated colony for writers and poets.
PPP MPA Mehmood Alam Jamoot heaped praise on Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah for presenting a "pro-people" budget and called for the introduction of a boat ambulance service to aid fishermen. Meanwhile, PPP's Qasim Siraj Soomro defended the budget, stating it reflected the government's commitment to development, citing progress on 56 small dams in Thar, new schools, and reverse osmosis (RO) plants.
The opposition, however, launched a scathing critique, accusing the government of ignoring Karachi and failing to deliver basic services. MQM's Farhan Ansari lamented the lack of electricity, water, and road infrastructure in his Gulshan-e-Iqbal constituency.
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