The pressing matters regarding the federal budget 2024-25 have been settled between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
Sources have revealed that negotiations at the leadership level of both parties have resulted in a resolution. It has been disclosed that the PPP has pledged full support to the government in passing the budget.
Despite initial reservations, the PPP has decided to vote in favour of the budget, ensuring its passage through parliament. Sources indicate that the PPP leadership is committed to passing the budget, despite potential protests and speeches within parliament.
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Moreover, the government has assured the PPP that some of its proposals will be incorporated into the budget, indicating a collaborative approach to address key concerns raised by the opposition party.
The situation reportedly shifted following a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Zardari on Tuesday.
Late-night consultations between PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and party leadership further solidified the decision to support the government's budgetary plans.
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On Tuesday, PM Sharif had called on President Zardari at the President's House. The country's overall economic situation and the upcoming budget 2024-25 took centre stage during the huddle. Meanwhile, Federal Minister for Planning and Special Measures Ahsan Iqbal was also present during the discussions.
PM Shehbaz and President Zardari deliberated on various strategies to alleviate the economic burden on the poor and middle classes in the forthcoming fiscal plan. Zardari stressed the importance of addressing the needs of the underprivileged sections of society. He urged the PM to ensure that the upcoming budget includes significant measures to support the poor and middle-income groups.
In addition to relief measures, the meeting also reviewed development projects slated for the upcoming budget.
