Pakistan Budget Speech: Opposition's Fiery Protest Disrupts Assembly

Opposition Tears Up Budget Copies in Pakistan's National Assembly Islamabad, Pakistan – Tensions ran high in Pakistan's National Assembly today during the presentation of the annual budget. Members of the opposition, predominantly from the PTI party, staged a vehement protest against the proposed budget. The protest involved shouting slogans and dramatically tearing up copies of the budget document, creating a chaotic scene in the assembly chamber. "Raaha karo, raaha karo! Khan ko raaha karo!" (Release him, release him! Release Khan!), chanted opposition members, referring to the ongoing political situation and the imprisonment of Imran Khan. The disruption led to temporary suspension of the proceedings. The incident highlights the deep divisions within Pakistan's political landscape and the strong public sentiment surrounding the budget and Imran Khan's case. The visual impact of the budget document destruction underscores the gravity of the opposition's dissent. While the disruption caused delays, the budget presentation eventually resumed, signaling a commitment to continue the legislative process despite the significant opposition.