Deputy Speaker Shah leads budget oversight discussion in Pakistan

The recent event titled 'Enhancing the Role of Legislators in Budget Oversight' in Pakistan aimed to facilitate discussions on crucial changes to improve the budgetary process within the country's parliament. The session, led by Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, was organized by PILDAT.

During the briefing, Shah highlighted the importance of parliamentary scrutiny in maintaining financial accountability and responsibility. The event provided a platform for detailed conversations and considerations on ways to enhance the budget oversight mechanisms in Pakistan.

In Pakistan, the budgetary process plays a vital role in the country's governance. Legislators are responsible for overseeing the allocation of funds, ensuring transparency, and holding the government accountable for its financial decisions. However, there have been challenges in the past regarding the effectiveness of budget oversight mechanisms.

The event underscored the significance of empowering legislators to play a more active role in budget oversight. By enhancing parliamentary scrutiny and promoting transparency in financial matters, Pakistan can strengthen its governance and ensure responsible fiscal management.