K-P govt, dissident PTI lawmakers fail to reach reconciliation ahead of budget
Reconciliation efforts between the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government and its dissident lawmakers in the provincial assembly have failed, as the disgruntled members have adopted a hardline stance and decided not to support the upcoming budget without prior consultation with PTI founder Imran Khan. In a meeting held in Peshawar, the dissident lawmakers linked their movement to the campaign for Imran’s release. A statement issued by the group said the participants discussed the prevailing political situation and various other matters in detail during the meeting. The statement strongly condemned the denial of a meeting between the founder and his family once again, calling it a violation of basic human rights, the law, and the Constitution. “We strongly condemn this move,” the statement read. Also Read: Afridi displays majority amid PTI dissent The dissidents warned that unless a comprehensive and workable strategy is adopted for the former prime minister’s rel...