2024 Ramadan Nigehbaan Package: No audit report received by CM: Azma
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari, while responding to certain media reports regarding the 2024 Ramadan Nigehbaan Package, said that no audit report concerning the Ramadan package has been received by the Chief Minister of Punjab to date.
So far, no audit report regarding the Ramadan package has come to the Chief Minister's attention. However, if such a report exists or surfaces in the future, it will be investigated thoroughly and transparently, Azma said.
She further stated that soon after the current government took office, relief items under the 'Ramadan Nigehbaan Package' were distributed to beneficiaries based on pre-existing data. Every effort was made to ensure that the entire process was transparent and aligned with the public interest, she added.
Reiterating the stance of the Chief Minister of Punjab, Azma Bokhari emphasized that the misuse of public tax money will not be tolerated under any circumstances. If any form of corruption or mismanagement is found within the Ramadan package, those responsible will face the strictest legal action, she said. Azma also shared that an initial inquiry committee is currently being constituted to closely examine all aspects of the matter.
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