Azma Bokhari defends Punjab CM’s use of official jet for London trip
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s use of the provincial government’s jet during her recent private visit to London has triggered a fresh controversy, with opposition leaders questioning the use of an official aircraft for a family event. CM Maryam travelled to London last week to attend the graduation ceremony of her daughter Mahnoor and returned to Lahore on Wednesday. The government…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's recent trip to London for her daughter Mahnoor's graduation ceremony has reignited controversy surrounding the use of the province's official jet for a private event. The government maintains that CM Maryam covered all expenses related to the trip out of her own pocket, but opposition leaders argue that using an official aircraft for a family occasion is inappropriate.
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari defended the chief minister, stating, "Absolutely incorrect. The Punjab chief minister paid all expenses for her London trip out of her own pocket." Despite facing questions about the debate over creating new provinces during her stay in London, Maryam Nawaz avoided offering a detailed response, promising to discuss the matter after returning home and consulting with officials.
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