Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub Khan, addressing the house on Thursday, June 20, 2024. PHOTO: PIDLeader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub Khan, on Thursday denounced the budget for fiscal year 2024-25 as "economic terrorism" against the people as debate commenced on the finance bill. Debate on the budget formally opened in the National Assembly today after the Eid ul Adha holidays, with its passage planned for 24 June. This budget is, in actuality, economic terrorism against the people and the future of the country,” he added. Ayub alleged that the budget was crafted with the help of “economic hitmen who want to shake the foundation of this country”.
