Reports on budget authority shift termed misleading

Finance ministry retains full role in budget preparation; PM's review committees are advisory in nature

Reports circulating in certain media outlets regarding the role of the deputy prime minister in the budget-making process have been described as misleading. contrary to facts by official sources.

They said the prime minister, as the head of government, is constitutionally. administratively empowered to seek input and consult cabinet members on policy matters. "Presenting this consultative process as sidelining any institution is not correct," a source said.

According to sources, the prime minister has constituted multiple committees headed by different federal ministers, including some chaired by the deputy prime minister, to review various policy. economic matters and submit recommendations.

They added that certain media reports have mischaracterised these developments. creating an impression of institutional change or disagreement within the government, which is not the case.

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