PPP threatens budget boycott over unmet government commitments

PPP leader Shazia Marri announced that the party will boycott the upcoming budget if the coalition government does not fulfill its commitments, particularly regarding the Public Sector Development Programme. She warned of taking a "more serious step" if promises are broken. Tensions between the PPP and the PML-N-led coalition have increased due to unfulfilled agreements. A recent meeting between leaders did not resolve these issues, with claims that the Prime Minister's Office ignored directives from the Presidency. The PPP has also called for local government elections in Punjab and Islamabad, as previously agreed. Additionally, the party is concerned about controversial canal constructions in Punjab and has requested a meeting of the Council of Common Interests, which has been pending for 11 months.