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PTI Announces Boycott of National Assembly Sessions Amid 'Unfair Treatment'

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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to boycott National Assembly sessions in protest of what they describe as unfair treatment of their legislators. The decision was made on the instructions of the party's founder, with chairman Barrister Gohar stating that they will protest and boycott instead of attending sessions. The move comes as the party's lawmakers face disqualification, stripping of their seats, and silencing of their voices. Meanwhile, PTI leaders are urging the federal government to step up support for flood victims, with the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government already engaged in relief efforts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PTI has announced a boycott of National Assembly sessions to protest the unfair treatment of their legislators, including disqualification, stripping of seats, and silencing of voices.
  • The decision was made on the instructions of the party's founder and will see the party protest and boycott instead of attending sessions.
  • Former speaker Asad Qaiser has urged the federal government to step up support for flood victims, with the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government already engaged in relief efforts.
  • Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur reported that 490 people have died in the province due to floods, but rescue operations saved many lives within 24 hours.
  • Gandapur stated that compensation is being distributed, including Rs2 million for families of the deceased and Rs1 million for completely destroyed homes, alongside partial payments for the injured.
  • The aid distribution has been carried out at an unprecedented speed, with an emphasis on relief operations.

Statistics:

  • 490 people have died in the province due to floods.
  • 14 feet of water destroyed homes in Buner, Shangla, Swabi, and Swat.
  • Rs2 million is being given to families of the deceased.
  • Rs1 million is being given to those whose homes were completely destroyed.
  • Partial payments are being made to those who were injured.

Sources:

  • Islamabad -- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Barrister Gohar announced on Monday that the party would boycott National Assembly sessions.
  • A meeting of the party's parliamentary group was held at Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa House.
  • Former speaker Asad Qaiser urged the federal government to step up support for flood victims.
  • Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur highlighted the devastation caused by floods and reported on aid distribution.

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