Opposition only making hue, cry to get NRO: Fawad.

Byline: Zahid Chaudhary

Islamabad -- The opposition parties on Tuesday boycotted the proceedings of the national assembly saying they will not return to the house unless finance minister also attends the session which is holding discussion on the overall economic situation. They said that they do not want to do point scoring on the matter but the government will have to act responsibly.

Later, the opposition staged a walk out from the house saying it will not participate in the debate unless Finance Minister Asad Umer ensures his presence in the house.

Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari said the opposition parties should focus on the discussion instead of resorting to personal attacks.

Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood said the opposition is using different pretexts to avoid discussion on the economic situation.

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhary said the opposition has no reason to boycott the proceedings of the house as they are getting response to their queries.

He said as a result of leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan and policies of his government, the people and the businessmen are reposing confidence in the country's economy. He in this regard referred to the bullish trend in the stock market.

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