ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) has welcomed and appreciated the robust parliamentary scrutiny of the Federal Budget 2026–27 undertaken by the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, describing it as an important step towards strengthening Parliament’s constitutional role in public financial oversight.
PILDAT noted with appreciation that the Standing Committee on Finance, under the chairmanship of Syed Naveed Qamar, devoted substantial time and effort to examining the budget. The committee held a series of detailed meetings to review budgetary proposals, hear views from government officials, stakeholders and experts, and scrutinise taxation and expenditure measures before their consideration by the National Assembly.
According to PILDAT, this level of engagement reflects a growing recognition of the central role parliamentary committees must play in ensuring accountability, transparency and informed fiscal decision-making. The committee’s work demonstrates the importance of moving beyond a purely plenary debate on the budget towards a more systematic, evidence-based and committee-led review process. Parliamentary committees are uniquely positioned to undertake detailed examinations of budget proposals, assess their implications and make recommendations that can improve both the quality of legislation and the management of public finances.
PILDAT also commended Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq for facilitating a parliamentary environment that enabled meaningful committee scrutiny of the budget. The Speaker’s support for strengthening the committee system and enhancing Parliament’s oversight functions has contributed significantly to reinforcing democratic accountability and improving the quality of legislative review.
