Muzaffar Said presents KP budget FY 2015-16
PPP, JUI, ANP demonstrate protest in the assembly
PESHAWAR (Web Desk) – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget for the fiscal year 2015-16 with a total outlay of Rs 488 billion is being presented in the assembly. Provincial Minister for Finance, Muzaffar Said is presenting the budget. According to sources, the KPK government has allocated Rs 108 billion for primary and secondary level education in the budget.
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) and Awami National Party (ANP) demonstrated a protest against the allocated resources.
LIVE UPDATES
17:05: 97 billion 84 crore rupees alloted to education sector. 21% increase from last year.
17:01: 10% Increase in salaries of employees announced.
16:56: 9 projects worth 77 million have been started for minorities.
16:29 At least Rs 8.28 billion reserved for new projects in health sector
16:20 Teachers of government institutions will be provided transport facility, says Muzaffar. Recommendation to increase charge allowances of teachers put forth.
16:19 Rs 150 billion allocated to maintain law and order in the province
16:15 At least Rs 7 billion reserved for Hindko Academy
16:10 Opposition demonstrates walk out of the assembly
16:06 Nighat Orakzai throws copy of budget on table
