Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says the budget for the next fiscal year will be exceptional, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized providing relief to the people.

Talking to the media in Islamabad on Tuesday, he commended the Opposition for its role during the recent Indian aggression against Pakistan. However, he expressed disappointment over the Opposition's news conference on Monday.

The Minister criticized the Opposition for lacking economic data to substantiate its arguments against the government, claiming that it was merely searching for lame excuses. He suggested that the Opposition should have been better prepared to discuss the budget.