Maryam Nawaz claims she paid for official jet trip to London
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz addressed criticism over her use of a government aircraft for a family event in London on Thursday.
Chief minister defends aircraft usage
Maryam Nawaz stated that trips by a chief minister are never personal. She insisted the aircraft belongs to the office and not to her individually. Information Minister Azma Bokhari also denied allegations regarding the nature of the travel.
Expenses settled from personal funds
The chief minister displayed a receipt showing she paid Rs27.5 million out of pocket for fuel and parking charges. She argued that all four provincial chief ministers have access to this facility. Nawaz questioned why she faced scrutiny while others used the same transport.
Plans for new cancer hospitals
During the ceremony in Multan, Maryam Nawaz announced plans to establish cancer treatment hospitals in every division of Punjab. She promised these facilities would become functional within 12 months. The launch coincided with the inauguration of the Electrobus Service.
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