PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has convened an important meeting of its parliamentary party to discuss the upcoming provincial budget for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) for the next fiscal year. The meeting is expected to be a significant event where party members will engage in extensive consultations on the budget, share their views, and help formulate a unified strategy moving forward.
According to PTI sources, the meeting will cover several critical aspects, including proposals for the provincial budget, input from elected members of the provincial assembly, and discussions around the party’s official position. The aim is to address internal dissatisfaction and growing concerns among lawmakers and senior party members regarding the budget’s formulation.
A major point of contention likely to be discussed is the reported exclusion of PTI’s Patron-in-Chief, Imran Khan, from the consultation process. Sources indicate that many party leaders are upset that the budget is being finalized without his input, despite his earlier directive that no budget should be presented without his approval or consultation. This issue is expected to be raised prominently during the meeting.
Internal sources suggest that a significant number of senior leaders and assembly members feel sidelined during the budget preparation process. Several lawmakers have reportedly expressed their discontent with the way important decisions have been made without broader party involvement. This has created friction within the ranks, and the upcoming meeting is seen as an attempt to mend those divisions.
In addition to reviewing the current budget proposals, the meeting will likely explore possible courses of action, such as proposing amendments to the budget, staging a protest within the assembly, or even considering a boycott, depending on the level of consensus achieved. The leadership will also work on developing a strategy to ensure the party presents a united front in the days ahead.
The session holds particular importance as it comes at a time when PTI is facing multiple political and organisational challenges. By addressing internal grievances and ensuring a cohesive approach to the budget, the leadership hopes to strengthen party unity and reaffirm its political direction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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