Fida Hussnian Lahore
Punjab Finance Minister MujtabaShuja-ur-Rehman is set to unveil the budget for Financial Year (FY) 2024-25 in the Punjab Assembly on Thursday (today).
The Punjab Assembly would convene for the budget session at 2 PM, marking the commencement of deliberations on the financial plan.
Ahead of this crucial presentation, the cabinet is slated to give its nod to the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024-25.
With a focus on citizen welfare, the upcoming budget is expected to prioritize initiatives aimed at enhancing the lives of Punjab’s residents.
An emphasis on fiscal responsibility will be reflected in the absence of any new tax proposals, with efforts concentrated on optimizing the collection of existing taxes to augment revenue streams.
Efficient utilization of the province’s abundant natural resources and public assets will be a cornerstone of the budgetary strategy.