ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved Rs 25 billion after one of main coalition partner Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's threat of refusal to get budget 2023-2024 approved. Sources confirmed that PM has approved amount for Sindh.

He had also assured Peoples' Party delegation of provision of funds which met him on Friday. Interestingly, PPP Chief threatened premier that he would not approve federal budget if funds were not allocated for rehabilitation of flood victims.

Bilawal complained in rally held in Swat Prime Minister about not being able to fulfil his promises in budget. Reacting to his statement, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Minister Ahsan Iqbal suggested to resolve matter in Cabinet and avoiding opening new front.

He said that budget was tabled in National Assembly with consent of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz will chaired meeting which was attended by Bilawal as well as ministers to resolve dispute.

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 19 2023

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