Opposition leaders Umar Ayub and Ali Muhammad Khan criticized the budget, calling it anti-public. They said the IMF claims it belongs to the opposition, and the government did not consult anyone.
Umar Ayub, addressing the media outside the Parliament House, has highlighted a significant issue of constitutional violation that occurred during the Budget session. He pointed out his past experience of presenting four statements and stressed the importance of adhering to Article 73, which mandates the reading of the finance minister’s documents, pink books, and the economic survey.
Ayub has further accused the government of presenting a fake financial plan, pointing out the absence of the statement volume and deficit. He has also accused Mohsin Naqvi of opening letters of credit worth 450 billion rupees for personal gain, a serious allegation that needs to be addressed.
Umar Ayub Criticizes Budget, Mohsin Naqvi, and PPP
Umar Ayub said Mohsin Naqvi did not file tax returns. It claimed they reduced 80% of power load shedding in Pakistan. He mentioned that importing oil from Iran would lead to rice smuggling. Criticized the PPP for betrayal, saying farmers would scold them. They noted that electricity costs increased by 3.5 rupees last week despite claims of higher industrial production.
Ali Muhammad Khan stated that statement criticism is always present, but this financial plan has been looted. They emphasized that the economic plan affects the public and lamented that the party with two-thirds seats is now in opposition.
They questioned the government’s mandate, saying it is unclear if it is genuine or fake. He mentioned the PTI founder’s call for the Chief Justice to audit the entire election. He claimed no real election happened. They criticized the financial plan presented by those linked to Form 47. He urged authorities to act wisely.
Ali Muhammad Khan also mentioned that their former Prime Minister lost his seat and questioned the outcome of handing over the government, implying it would lead to Pakistan’s defeat.
