Bilawal Bhutto's Party Tensions Rise as Aseefa Intervenes
As the budget debate continues, the PPP and MQM-Pakistan must work together to address the concerns over Sindh's development and the distribution of resources. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for cooperation and coordination between different parties to respond to the crisis. Bilawal Bhutto's party must navigate these challenges to ensure that the budget is passed and the country can move forward.
Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, daughter of President Asif Ali Zardari, intervened in the National Assembly to prevent a physical clash between PPP and MQM lawmakers during a budget debate. The altercation occurred when PPP's Shazia Marri questioned the allocation of PSDP schemes to Sindh, prompting MQM lawmakers to become agitated.
The National Assembly continued its discussion on the budget, with lawmakers from various parties expressing their views on different aspects of the budget, including development projects, education, and health. The debate highlighted the deep-seated tensions over Sindh's development and the distribution of resources. The PPP accused the federal government of failing to hand over projects previously managed by the Public Works Department to the Sindh government.
Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, citing the rapid spread of the virus across the globe. The pandemic has had a significant impact on the global economy, with many countries imposing lockdowns and other restrictions to slow the spread of the virus. The WHO has warned that the pandemic could have a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations, including the elderly, young children, and people with pre-existing medical conditions.
The National Assembly will meet again on Wednesday to continue the debate on the federal budget, with Bilawal Bhutto's party hoping to resolve the tensions with MQM-Pakistan and address the concerns over Sindh's development. The COVID-19 pandemic has added to the challenges faced by the government, and it remains to be seen how the lawmakers will respond to the crisis.