PM Shehbaz Sharif pledges government commitment to provincial development

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the government's dedication to fostering development across all Pakistani provinces during a National Assembly session. His remarks followed the presentation of the federal budget for the fiscal year 2027.

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Each one can have their politics and vision, but one thing that this House will always attest to is that we are here if Pakistan is.

Sharif indicated he would address criticisms from Opposition Leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai at a later, more appropriate time. Achakzai had raised concerns about the country's law and order situation and the government's decision to freeze provincial development allocations, arguing it would negatively impact health and social sectors.

Addressing the assembly, Sharif stressed the unity of lawmakers, stating, "Each one can have their politics and vision, but one thing that this House will always attest to is that we are here if Pakistan is." He acknowledged Achakzai's point about provincial rights to financial resources.

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Even a house cannot function without financial and social justice.

The prime minister highlighted past initiatives that benefited Balochistan, such as its share in the Reko Diq project and the 2010 National Finance Commission Award, which doubled the province's share. He also mentioned the distribution of solar panels to farmers in Balochistan and the ongoing construction of a road from Chaman to Gwadar, emphasizing his responsibility to ensure all provinces progress equally.

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This is a tale of brotherhood.