NA continues discussion on Federal Budget for financial year 2020-21.

ISLAMABAD -- At the outset of the National Assembly session on Wednesday, Speaker Asad Qaiser directed his secretariat to send to the federal and provincial departments for implementation the resolution passed by the National Assembly the other day about writing Khatamun Nabiyyin with the name of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) in the textbooks. He said the implementation report should also be sought from the relevant departments.

Earlier, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan said it is a historic resolution and its implementation must be ensured.

Later on the House continued discussion on the budget for fiscal year 2020-21. Participating in the budget discussion, Murtaza Javed Abbasi said salaries of employees should be enhanced keeping in view the inflation. He said the government failed to achieve the economic targets set for the current fiscal year. He said the tourist spots should be reopened with SOPs.

Responding to the points raised by Murtaza Javed Abbasi, Adviser on Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan said the government desires to open up the businesses including the tourist spots with the SOPs in order to protect the livelihoods of vulnerable groups in these difficult times. He said there is complete consensus on the CPEC project in Pakistan. He said it is only India which is opposed to the CPEC.

Sajida Begum appreciated the steps taken by the government to improve the economy and curb smuggling. She said Prime Minister Imran Khan wants to take forward the country on the path of development.

Muhammad Bux Khan Mahar said the government has failed to revive PIA, Pakistan Railways and Pakistan Steel Mills.

Riaz Fatyana said a timeframe should be given for the reopening of schools and colleges. He said universities should be established at the tehsil level to promote higher education in the country.

James Iqbal said the agriculture sector should be taxed to enhance revenues.

Imran Ahmad Shah said the power tariff should be cut following reduction in petroleum prices.

Shehryar Afridi said despite economic constraints, the government has not imposed any new tax in the budget. He said health and education sectors are devolved subjects but the federal government has allocated ample resources to strengthen them. He said the future belongs to Pakistan.

Mahreen Razzaq Bhutto said a comprehensive plan should be prepared after taking on board the federating units to revive the economy.

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