Has Punjab Govt really bought Rs10 Billion Jet for CM Maryam Nawaz?

2026-02-18 - 19:03

LAHORE – Punjab government has reportedly got Gulfstream G500 aircraft valued staggering Rs10 billion. The sleek jet, carrying the number N144S, is touted to hold travel records within Pakistan, though it remains registered in the United States and not yet in Pakistan. The announcement has ignited a firestorm on social media, with critics questioning the use of public funds for a luxury aircraft. Many argue that the money should instead be spent on public welfare projects, calling the purchase “inappropriate and extravagant”. However, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari defended the purchase, explaining that the plane is part of a larger initiative under a single flat for “Air Punjab”, which includes both purchased and leased aircraft. She assured that once all arrangements are finalized, the public will be informed. Social Media Reactions As debates rage online, the luxury jet saga has raised pressing questions about government spending priorities and the balance between administrative needs and public accountability.