ISLAMABAD, JUN 28 /DNA/ – “I congratulate the Prime Minister and the government on the approval of a balanced and realistic federal budget for 2025–26. At a time of economic strain, maintaining targeted relief for the poor — through BISP, food security, and agricultural support — while scaling back blanket subsidies is a responsible move. The increase in government employees’ salaries is a welcome step for salaried households, and the enhanced defense allocation, in light of recent tensions with India, rightly reinforces our national security priorities. This budget reflects both empathy and resolve.”