ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the National Assembly’s quick approval of the budget 2024-25, praising Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and his team for preparing a pro-people budget that prioritises the welfare of the common man and promises to steer the country towards economic prosperity.

Speaking with the finance minister in the National Assembly, the prime minister expressed his appreciation for the active involvement of all treasury and opposition members in the budget session.

He additionally acknowledged the work of officers from the finance, planning, and other relevant ministries, as well as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), in preparing the budget.