Balochistan’s newly presented provincial budget is facing significant opposition from Members of Provincial Assembly (MPAs) belonging to opposition parties. The opposition is primarily led by Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) and Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), who walked out of the assembly in protest, citing inadequate allocations for specific regions and concerns over development spending. Opposition MPAs specifically object to what they perceive as insufficient funds allocated to districts like Bugti, alleging discriminatory budgetary practices. The opposition’s walkout and vocal dissent threaten to stall the budget’s passage, potentially leading to a financial impasse for the province. The government maintains the budget addresses key priorities and aims for equitable development across Balochistan. Further debate and negotiations are expected as the assembly attempts to reach a consensus on the financial plan. The opposition has vowed to continue its protest until their concerns are addressed.