Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz threatens defamation case against ally over corruption claims

Defamation notice issued publicly

Maryam Nawaz stated she would send legal action to the minister for making false accusations. She told him to bring forward any evidence supporting his claims about public funds. The chief minister added that she would drag him to court if he could not prove his points.

Dispute over deputy commissioner role

The chief minister explained her anger stemmed from a disagreement regarding the appointment of the Gujrat deputy commissioner. She noted she changed the officer recently while Salik wanted a specific candidate for the position. Salik rejected this explanation and maintained his stance on the corruption issues he raised.

Criticism of past administration

Salik Hussain praised the previous government led by Chaudhry Pervez Elahi during a television appearance. He argued that political considerations now influence development priorities and fund allocation in the province. Maryam Nawaz dismissed these comments as irrelevant to current progress or corruption levels.