Govt faces criticism as minister says new jet is meant for Air Punjab
Pakistan
Punjab Airlines is preparing to start its first flight in April, with seven aircraft being acquired in the initial phase
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Punjab government is facing criticism on social media for purchasing a plane for allegedly Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz as Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said the jet is meant for a fleet being built for Air Punjab.
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that a fleet is being built for Air Punjab, this plane is a link in that chain, and people will be informed as soon as the matters take final shape.
The plane is not yet registered in Pakistan. Users on social media strongly criticised the purchase of the plane.
They are of the view that public money should be spent on people. It is not appropriate to buy a luxury plane from the national treasury.
According to sources, the Gulfstream G500 model aircraft is worth approximately Rs10 billion. The aircraft's registration number is said to be N144S. Currently, the aircraft is registered in the United States.
It should be noted that Punjab Airlines is preparing to start its first flight in April, with seven aircraft being acquired in the initial phase.
