Lahore, Musrat Jamshed Cheema, a senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), criticized the government’s forthcoming budget and its political maneuvers at a press briefing today. Cheema claimed that the budget for the next fiscal year, shaped by negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will further complicate the lives of citizens.

According to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Cheema argued that the government’s focus appears more centered on marginalizing PTI and its founding chairman rather than addressing the country’s pressing issues. He suggested that a redirection of effort towards resolving public challenges could have significantly altered the current state of affairs. Despite legal challenges, Cheema noted, the PTI founder remains a pivotal figure among supporters.

Furthermore, Cheema called for adherence to democratic principles and constitutional governance, criticizing the current leadership for what he termed as attempts to artificially boost their popularity through deceitful tactics. He expressed a belief in the growing political awareness among the populace, asserting that the days of current governmental overreach are numbered and forecasting a brighter future for genuine democracy in Pakistan.