Budget Protest Rocks Pakistan Parliament

Pakistani Opposition Protests as Rs17.57 Trillion Budget Unveiled Islamabad, Pakistan – June 10, 2025 – Tensions ran high in the Pakistani Parliament today as the Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, presented the federal budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The budget, totaling a substantial Rs17.57 trillion, was met with immediate and vocal opposition from members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. The video footage clearly shows PTI members staging a protest within the parliament building. They held signs expressing their discontent with the proposed budget. One member, seen in the video, stated, "This budget is unacceptable! It does not address the needs of the people." The protests continued in the hallways as well, highlighting the depth of the opposition's feelings. The protest underscores the significant political divisions within Pakistan and the challenges facing the government in implementing its financial plans. While the budget's details will be subject to further scrutiny, the visual evidence of this protest provides a powerful illustration of the current political climate.