Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Seeks Court Approval for Meeting with Imran Khan Ahead of Budget
KP CM moves IHC seeking meeting with Imran ahead of provincial budget
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has approached the Islamabad High Court to gain permission for a meeting with former Prime Minister Imran Khan before the provincial budget. Afridi argues that Khan's approval is critical for the budget, citing resource deprivation and rising terrorism in the province as key issues.
- 01Sohail Afridi filed a petition with the Islamabad High Court seeking to meet Imran Khan for budget consultations.
- 02The provincial budget has been prepared but requires Khan's final approval, as he is seen as the PTI's mandate holder.
- 03Afridi criticized the federal government's development allocations, claiming KP has been neglected in budgetary matters.
- 04The PTI plans to protest outside Parliament during the budget session scheduled for June 10.
- 05Imran Khan has been incarcerated since August 2023, serving multiple sentences related to corruption.
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On Wednesday, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi filed a petition with the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to request a meeting with former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently imprisoned. Afridi emphasized the necessity of this meeting for finalizing the provincial budget for the upcoming fiscal year, claiming that Khan's approval is crucial given the people's mandate for him. The chief minister expressed concerns over the federal government's treatment of KP, alleging that the province has been unfairly deprived of its rightful resources and development allocations. He criticized the previous federal budget for ignoring KP's needs and announced plans for a PTI protest outside Parliament during the budget session on June 10. Finance Adviser Muzammil Aslam supported Afridi's claims, noting that previous consultations with Khan on budget matters had been overlooked this time. Imran Khan has been serving a 14-year sentence for corruption and a 17-year sentence in a separate case, limiting his ability to engage in political discussions.
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The meeting's outcome could significantly influence Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's budget allocations and development projects, affecting local governance and resource distribution.
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