In a crucial consultative meeting held at Zardari House under the leadership of Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto, key party figures expressed strong dissatisfaction with the government’s recent actions.
Sources reveal that senior PPP leaders advocated for a firmer stance, highlighting that the party was not adequately consulted during the budget-making process.
Several party leaders criticized the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) for disregarding prior agreements with the PPP. They pointed out that the agreed-upon power-sharing formula in Punjab had been violated and that PPP members were unjustly deprived of development funds.
Additionally, the PPP members complained about being excluded from the allocation of development funds.
The sentiment among these leaders was that conceding now would mean that the PPP’s concerns might never be addressed. On the other hand, some participants leaned towards reconciliation and negotiation.
They suggested offering conditional support to the government for passing the budget while continuing dialogue to resolve ongoing issues.
There was a consensus that the future of the PPP-PML-N alliance should be determined through direct discussions between Bilawal Bhutto and the Prime Minister. This approach, they believed, could ensure that the party's grievances are addressed while maintaining a collaborative relationship with the government.
