The federal budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, recently approved by parliament, marks the beginning of the Shehbaz Sharif-led government's ambitious economic plan to tackle Pakistan's monumental challenges.

Despite relentless criticism, it is crucial to acknowledge that this administration has pulled Pakistan back from the brink of default.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has pledged that the ongoing discussions with the IMF will be the country's last, setting a bold goal for economic self-sufficiency that has eluded Pakistan for decades.

Over the years, Pakistan has sought nearly two dozen IMF bailouts. Breaking free from this cycle is a dream shared by many -- a dream that requires disciplined economic decisions to transform into reality.

Critics seem either unaware or intentionally dismissive of the policies and decisions needed as well as the prime minister’s efforts to shield the populace from........

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