In modern governance, the budget of the state is one of the most important policy documents. Tabled every year in the parliament, it is here that ideas are translated into implementable policies prioritized by the allocations of funds. In Pakistan, the government and the parliament eagerly anticipate the moment in the month of June when the state budget is tabled in Parliament. As has been pointed out by so many before me, the time allocated to Pakistan’s parliament and provincial assemblies to review the budget is abysmally short. Therefore, the ability of members of parliament
or the public, to adequately analyze and comprehend the implications of proposed allocations is also compromised