Raja Nasir hails Pakistan’s efforts to avert war

ISLAMABAD, Jun 15 (APP):Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Raja Nasir Abbas, on Monday praised Pakistan’s efforts to avert war and reduce tension in the region.

Initiating the debate on the Finance Bill 2026-27 in the Senate, he said the country had played role in promoting peace through dialogue between Iran and the United States.

He suggested that the budget should be prepared with the welfare of the people as its central objective and must provide tangible relief to citizens facing economic difficulties.

He said budgetary planning should be based on the country’s ground realities, taking into account both expenditures and expected returns, while ensuring that public resources are utilized for the benefit of the people.

He stressed that the budget document should reflect the needs and aspirations of ordinary citizens and include measures aimed at improving their quality of life.

Raja Nasir Abbas called for comprehensive efforts to reduce poverty and urged the government to introduce more incentives and support programmes for underprivileged segments of society.

 He said poverty alleviation should remain a national priority and required sincere and sustained policy measures.

He emphasized the need for structural reforms in the country’s economic system to ensure long-term stability and sustainable growth.

Controlling inflation, he said, was essential to providing relief to the public and strengthening purchasing power.

The opposition leader highlighted the importance of food security and called for concrete measures to protect agricultural production and support farmers.

He said farmers should be provided relief and incentives to increase productivity and contribute to national food security.

Referring to the role of youth in national development, he said young people constituted a major asset of the country and should be provided with greater opportunities through targeted schemes, skill-development programmes, employment initiatives, and entrepreneurship support.

He also stressed the need to attract more foreign investment by creating a stable and business-friendly environment.

Increased investment, he said, would help generate employment opportunities and strengthen the national economy.

Raja Nasir Abbas further called for enhanced spending on education and health, arguing that investment in human development was crucial for the country’s future.