MQM-P delegations calls on PM Shehbaz ahead of budget; party leader says Rs20bn allocation sought for Karachi projects
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- A delegation from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the upcoming budget and development projects.
- The MQM-P requested a special development package for Sindh's urban areas, seeking Rs20 billion for Karachi and Rs5 billion for Hyderabad.
- Prime Minister Sharif assured the delegation that sufficient budget allocations have been made for both cities.
A delegation from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Friday. The discussions focused on the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 and crucial development projects for Sindh province.
During the meeting, MQM-P leader Aminul Haque conveyed his party's request for a "special development package" specifically for urban areas within Sindh. The party is seeking a significant allocation of Rs20 billion for development projects in Karachi and an additional Rs5 billion for Hyderabad.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif responded positively to the delegation's concerns. He assured the MQM-P representatives that the government has made "sufficient" allocations within the budget to address the development needs of both Karachi and Hyderabad. Further details are expected as the budget process continues.
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