Shehbaz Sharif Assures Bilawal Bhutto: Committee to Address PPP's Budget Concerns

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has pledged to address PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's concerns on various issues by forming a committee. This assurance follows rising tensions over the budget. The PPP, a key ally, felt sidelined in the budget preparations. A meeting was held to resolve the disputes.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari of addressing the party's concerns regarding the federal budget. A committee will be formed to address these reservations, following a meeting between the leaders that aimed to mend growing tensions within the ruling coalition.

The PPP, the government's major ally, felt sidelined during the budget's preparation, leading to fears that without their support, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government might struggle to get the budget passed. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb had presented the budget on June 12, without consultations with PPP leaders.

In the meeting, it was reported by Geo News that PM Sharif pledged to tackle the grievances raised by Bhutto. According to the Dawn newspaper, sources confirmed that both sides have agreed to support each other, ensuring mutual cooperation on vital national issues. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that minor issues expressed by the PPP would be resolved through talks led by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.

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