Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency

Pakistan's Parliament passed the Rs18.8 trillion FY27 budget 11 days after its presentation, incorporating 30 government-backed amendments while rejecting all opposition proposals. The process faced disruptions and protests, with calls for longer legislative debates to improve transparency and accountability. Recent progress includes increased parliamentary participation and technical support for budget scrutiny by the finance committee.

Pakistan’s parliament is criticized for low attendance and rubber-stamping government actions, with reports showing only 20% of members attending all sittings in May. Constitutional amendments, including the 26th and 27th, were passed with minimal debate and transparency, undermining judicial independence and parliamentary authority.