PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has withdrawn his earlier decision to boycott the federal budget session after holding talks with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad.
Earlier, the PPP had announced that while the party would remain part of the budget session in the national interest, Bilawal himself would stay away from the proceedings. Several party lawmakers were still expected to participate in the budget process.
The party’s initial decision came amid strong reservations over the political situation in Gilgit-Baltistan, where PPP leaders alleged that efforts were being made to deprive the party of its electoral mandate. Reports suggested Bilawal had expressed dissatisfaction, saying it was unacceptable for the party to remain supportive while its mandate was being undermined.
Meanwhile, a key consultative meeting was recently held in Gilgit involving senior delegations from the PPP and the PML-N. During the discussions, both sides explored possible arrangements for government formation in Gilgit-Baltistan, political coordination, and other important issues of mutual concern.
PPP representatives maintained that the people of Gilgit-Baltistan had given the party a clear majority, making it the largest political force in the region. The delegation emphasized that any decision regarding the formation of government would be made in line with democratic values, political consultation, and the broader public interest.
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