Buner: The district council of Buner has unanimously approved a budget PKR 44 billion budget for the fiscal year 2019-20 on Monday, as reported by news sources. The district nazim Dr Obaidullah presented this budget last Saturday.
As per the suggestions of the council members during the budget debate, an increase in funds for agriculture and rural development was also earmarked. For progressive schemes in the district, a total sum of PKR 633 million has been set aside.
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The district nazim, accompanied by naib nazim and opposition leader, said that all council members are granted a due share of funds every year. He also said that a major portion of the development fund is allocated to health, education and tourism development.
The nazim asked all the council members to present their development schemes so they can be approved and initiated without delay. He also instructed the council members to keep tabs on the progress of these schemes to ensure quality.
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The Assistant Director Rural Development Department Amanullah Khan and District Finance Officer Javid Khan were also present at the occasion.