Punjab Deadlock Continues.

The deadlock between the Punjab government and the PTI entered into its second on Tuesday after both sides failed to reach an agreement, which means that the provincial budget is yet to be presented in the assembly. A day earlier, the session was supposed to take up the budget for the next fiscal year, but was adjourned after PML-N did not agree to the demand made by the speaker and PTI for the presence of the Punjab Police chief and chief secretary in the house.

This is actually the first time in the country's history that the provincial government has completely failed to present its annual budget over disagreements that are perhaps tangential to the actual objective of the session. It was unfortunate to see the session being marred by angry verbal exchanges and inappropriate gestures. While the opposition has now for some time adopted these stalling tactics, the Punjab government members should also understand these tactics and not give in to provocations as it only adds to the chaotic atmosphere.

What we are witnessing here is a clash of egos and politics...