Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rahman sharply criticised opposition lawmakers during a provincial assembly session, alleging they were “unprepared” for debate on the annual budget. Rahman accused the opposition of attempting to obstruct proceedings with frivolous points of order and lacking substantive engagement with the budget details. Opposition members responded by denouncing Rahman’s remarks as undemocratic and demanding an apology. The session saw repeated disruptions and walkouts as both sides traded accusations of hindering the legislative process. Speaker Malik Muhammad Khan Khakwani struggled to maintain order, eventually adjourning the session until the following day. The finance minister defended the budget as pro-people and emphasized its focus on social welfare programs and economic development. The ongoing dispute highlights the tense political climate surrounding the budget approval process in Punjab.