Khaleeq Kiani

The minister questioned the process through which a local consultant with a dubious record was engaged for the project.

• Chinese workers, engineers to get enhanced security • Force to guard dams, plants, project sites • Bill sent to parliament for

The force is being created through the Wapda Security Force Act, 2026, which has already been forwarded to parliament.

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Monday accused the government of persistently violating its own laws by failing to circulate and publish the Budget Strategy Paper (BSP) by May 10, besides doing little on economic reforms.

• Naveed Qamar criticises continued reliance on indirect taxes, petroleum levy • UNDP consultants warn Pakistan remains on a

He said a revision of the agreement could only take place while staying within a government-to-government arrangement, as both governments had provided enough guarantees.

• Minister says attempts for concessions in form of debt-reprofiling have not materialised • Neelum-Jhelum repairs to take another