Luxury Aircraft Purchase Sparks Criticism.webp

Lahore, February 21 Pakistan's Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has come under heavy criticism for her government's acquisition of a luxurious aircraft worth PKR 11.7 billion for her personal use.

The Punjab government has acquired a new 2019-manufactured Gulfstream GVII-G500 aircraft for its VIP transport role, according to the Stratcom Bureau.

The approximate price for the aircraft is around USD 42 million (PKR 11.7 billion).

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said that the Maryam Nawaz administration has acquired the 19-seater VIP jet as part of the proposed "Air Punjab" fleet.

The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (
 
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