The National Assembly approved 88 demands for grants worth more than Rs4.3 trillion during a smooth budget session, where lawmakers passed all allocations without presenting any cut motions. The approvals reflect broad parliamentary agreement on federal spending priorities across defence, infrastructure, and key public service sectors.
In particular, lawmakers cleared seven major defence-related demands exceeding Rs3.0 trillion, highlighting continued focus on national security and defence production. Additionally, allocations for communications, education, and water resources were approved, ensuring funding for infrastructure development and essential public service delivery across the country.
Moreover, the communications sector received over Rs125 billion, while education was allocated around Rs192 billion and water resources Rs107 billion. These allocations aim to support transport networks, improve learning systems, and strengthen water management projects critical for long-term development planning.
Furthermore, the Cabinet Secretariat secured approvals for 10 funding requests totaling over Rs35 billion, while additional allocations were passed for foreign affairs, health, information technology, and planning divisions. Officials described these approvals as part of routine federal expenditure management to maintain governance and service delivery.
In addition, the National Assembly approved funding for several other ministries, including railways, trade, law and justice, industry, housing, and science and technology. Railways alone received over Rs111 billion, while other sectors were allocated funds to support operational needs and development programs across federal departments.
Finally, smaller but important allocations were also approved for maritime affairs, national heritage, overseas Pakistanis, human rights, and religious affairs. Parliamentary bodies including the National Assembly and Senate secretariats also received funding, completing a comprehensive budget package covering all major state institutions.