IMF told that real focus should be on the target, instead of fixation over way leading to that target, says SAPM
Opposition puts up stiff resistance during budget speech; attempts to interrupt finance minister with anti-government slogans
Rs1,977.63 million earmarked for Defence Division, Rs1,745 million set aside for Defence Production Division
Govt believes 'trickle-down' approach to economics doesn’t work; introduces its own model for direct resource transfers
PM, finance minister's claims of economic growth "baseless amid historic poverty", says Opposition
Raises minimum wage to Rs20,000; increase in salaries and pensions to be applicable from July 1
Rs29,736 million have been earmarked for ongoing schemes and Rs12,713 million for new schemes