28th amendment
Coverage of 28th amendment in the Nexus archive.
- BUDGET 2026-27: Govt slammed over provincial freeze as budget debate opens
The National Assembly began debating the 2026-27 federal budget, with opposition leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai criticizing the government's freeze on provincial development funds, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif defended the policy and highlighted projects in Balochistan. MQM called for stronger local governance and approval of the 28th Amendment.
- Budget blues
The upcoming budget presentation in Parliament faces unresolved disagreements between PPP and PML-N over provincial contributions to the federation. Discussions continue on financial arrangements without constitutional amendment changes, with Ishaq Dar involved in negotiations. Rumors of a 28th amendment and cabinet reshuffles persist amid economic concerns.