MPAs of PTI in Punjab Assembly engage in physical fight over Lahore Rally expenses
PTI Lahore president claims rally had cost Rs 3.5 million; Farukh Javed argues high cost; Shamim Naqvi criticises arrangements; MPAs slap each other and tear up clothes
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally in Lahore has sparked internal conflict within the party, with members of the Punjab Assembly (MPAs) engaging in a physical brawl over rally expenses.
According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, the altercation occurred during a party meeting in the Punjab Assembly on Monday.
The clash involved PTI Lahore President Sheikh Imtiaz Mahmood and Farukh Javed, who exchanged slaps and punches in front of other legislators.
The fight was ignited when Sheikh Imtiaz Mahmood told the members about the rally’s finances, claiming it had cost 3.5 million rupees, which still had to be paid.
This claim led Farukh Javed to question the high expenses, asserting that no one had been consulted about the event.
As the argument escalated, both members resorted to physical violence, tearing each other’s clothes in the process.
Other MPAs, including Firdous Shamim Naqvi, had earlier raised concerns about the rally’s underwhelming performance, criticising the decision to end it by 6 pm sharp as per the government's orders.
The September 21 PTI rally at Kahna, Lahore, faced additional challenges as local authorities turned off the stage lights and sound system after the allotted time expired, leading to frustrations within the party.
Reporter: Usman Khadim