PTI alleges corruption in bulletproof car purchase
In a statement, Shayan Bashir, Head of PTI Punjab's Media Cell, condemned the move as "a blatant display of anti-people governance." He said the government's priorities are misaligned with the needs of the population, who are facing critical shortages of affordable flour, electricity, and medicine.
Bashir highlighted that over 35 million people in Punjab live below the poverty line and a 15% tax on medicines has further restricted access to healthcare.
He pointed to alarming maternal mortality rates — 165 deaths per 100,000 births — as well as rising costs in the agricultural sector, with farmers grappling with a 25% increase in fertiliser prices, higher water bills, and poor returns on wheat.
"Unemployment has crossed 7.5%, yet the government continues to spend lavishly on itself instead of addressing the basic needs of the people," Bashir said, adding that many communities still lack clean drinking water and sufficient food.
He also recalled a previous approval of Rs7.5 billion for luxury vehicle procurement, alleging a continued lack of transparency from the Punjab Finance Department. On July 7, Bashir submitted a formal request for records related to the purchase and usage of the vehicles. In its reply, the department denied responsibility and referred the matter to other government bodies.
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