Bilawal warns of NA boycott if PPP’s demands not met

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari warned of a National Assembly boycott unless the party's budget-related demands are addressed, citing discrepancies between pre-budget consultations and the final budget document. The PPP raised concerns about provinces meeting IMF-linked revenue targets and urged the government to broaden the tax base instead of increasing taxes on existing classes. Another round of talks between PPP leaders and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar is expected.