MQM-P calls meeting to discuss ‘budget proposals’

City News May, 20 2024
MQM-P calls meeting to discuss ‘budget proposals’
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 KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan summoned an emergency meeting to discuss budget proposals ahead of budget 2024.

Sources told meeting will focus on development schemes for Karachi and Hyderabad. MQM-P will present its proposals for increased funding for cities, including for education, health and law and order, sources added. Meeting will discuss Safe City project and transportation budget, with MQM-P seeking to increase funding for these initiatives. Former Finance Minister Sardar Ahmed has also been invited to meeting, where he will share his views on budget and development schemes, sources claimed.

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