Bilawal warns of NA boycott if PPP’s demands not met
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In the huddle with Dar held at Parliament House, Mr Bhutto-Zardari was accompanied by senior PPP leaders, including Sherry Rehman, Naveed Qamar, Raja Pervez Ashraf and Ijaz Jakhrani. The source said Bhutto-Zardari appeared upset with the budget, stating that it was different from the document shared with the PPP. In fact, the government has shown us something different from what was presented in the National Assembly,” the source told Dawn. He added that another round of talks between Bhutto-Zardari and Dar was expected to be held soon. Later, speaking to reporters after the meeting, the PPP leader expressed hope that their concerns would be addressed. “By the grace of Allah Almighty, our reservations will be addressed. We have again discussed the matter with Dar sb,” he said. Responding to a question regarding the formation of a government in Gilgit-Baltistan after recent elections, Bhutto-Zardari expressed confidence that the PPP would form its government there. Several rounds of talks had already taken place in recent weeks between the PPP leadership and the deputy prime minister on the budget issue. Sources said the latest meeting indicated that either the government had not incorporated the PPP’s proposals or that key concerns remained unresolv