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Salik denies naming CM Maryam in corruption remarks
Punjab minister says he didn't mention chief minister in corruption comments, security withdrawn.
In brief
Punjab minister says he didn't mention chief minister in corruption comments, security withdrawn. Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain claims he did not name Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in corruption remarks, as Punjab government withdrew his Elite Force security after controversy. Originally reported by Geo…
Salik clarifies remarks
Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain says he did not mention Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz by name in corruption remarks.
“I did not mention Maryam Nawaz by name”
Security withdrawn
Punjab government withdrew Elite Force security provided to Salik for 18 months.
Brother's stance
Salik says his brother Shafay was unaware of remarks and can decide on resignation.
“He did not know that I was going to make the statement. Only he can answer the question about his resignation”
Legal notice
Maryam served Rs5bn defamation notice demanding retraction, apology and damages.
Corruption claims
Salik alleged political considerations influence development priorities and public funds allocation.
Response ready
Salik says response to legal notice will be made public within days.
The big picture
Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain claims he did not name Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in corruption remarks, as Punjab government withdrew his Elite Force security after controversy.
