MQM-P senior leader Dr Farooq Sattar has demanded the reinstatement of Kamran Tessori as Sindh governor for support on the upcoming budget.
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He made the statement during an interview with Geo News in Karachi.
Sattar said the party considers the move a “red line” for approving the budget.
Budget Approval Linked to Political Demand
Farooq Sattar said MQM-P’s support for the budget depends on this decision.
In addition, he said the issue was discussed in a meeting of party MNAs and MPAs.
According to him, no member objected to the proposal during the meeting.
Internal Consultations Underway
Sattar said MQM-P will hold further consultations before the budget session.
He added that party leadership will meet again to review the matter in detail.
Furthermore, he said the final decision will be taken after internal discussions.
Political Negotiations Ahead of Budget
The statement comes at a time when political parties are positioning themselves ahead of budget approval.
As a result, negotiations between coalition partners are expected to intensify.
Observers say such demands could influence the budget passage process in the assembly.
No Official Response Yet
So far, there has been no official response from the Sindh government.
However, the issue is likely to gain political attention in the coming days.
In conclusion, MQM-P’s stance has added a new political dimension to the budget debate in Sindh.
