Punjab Government to Take Legal Action Over Luxury Jet Controversy

Punjab govt to take legal action against those involved in ‘malicious campaign’ against purchase of jet

Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Sunday that the provincial government has decided to take legal action against those involved in a “malicious campaign” targeting it over the purchase of a luxury jet. Last month, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz faced severe criticism from the opposition and some journalists regarding the government’s purchase of the aircraft. The Gulfstream 19-seater jet is estimated to be worth between $38 million and $42m (over Rs10bn) and was acquired f...

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