Pakistan, June 22 -- The Punjab Assembly witnessed a heated debate over the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, as treasury and opposition lawmakers traded sharp criticism over spending priorities and development allocations.

During the session, opposition members accused the government of presenting a budget focused on figures rather than addressing the needs of key sectors. They alleged that allocations for agriculture, education and health had been reduced, potentially affecting farmers, students and the wider public.

Opposition lawmaker Ejaz Shafi argued that cuts in development funding for agriculture, higher education, special education and healthcare would have long-term consequences for public welfare. He maintained t...