Dossier
Ahmed Bilal Mehboob
Coverage of Ahmed Bilal Mehboob in the Nexus archive.
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- The need for robust debate
Pakistan's Parliament passed the Rs18.8 trillion FY27 budget 11 days after its presentation, incorporating 30 government-backed amendments while rejecting all opposition proposals. The process faced disruptions and protests, with calls for longer legislative debates to improve transparency and accountability. Recent progress includes increased parliamentary participation and technical support for budget scrutiny by the finance committee.