Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman
Coverage of Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman in the Nexus archive.
- Controversial bill to be last nail in coffin of freedom of expression: opposition
The Punjab Assembly debated the controversial Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders and Anti-Social Behaviour Bill, 2026, with the opposition accusing it of violating constitutional rights and freedom of expression. The bill, which includes provisions for electronic tracking of habitual criminals and specialized committees to address public safety, has been criticized for expanding executive authority and limiting judicial oversight.
- PUNJAB BUDGET 2026-27: Punjab eyes Rs910bn surplus in Rs5.9tr budget
Punjab's 2026-27 budget of Rs5.903 trillion projects a Rs910bn surplus, with a 7% salary raise for government employees and 3.5% pension increase. The budget allocates Rs750bn to education and Rs500.82bn to health, while targeting Rs1.21tr in provincial revenue. Development spending is reduced by 40% to Rs752bn, and the Punjab Revenue Authority faces a 55.4% higher collection target.