# Punjab CM Sues Ally Over Corruption Claims

> Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz demands Rs5bn from federal minister Salik for corruption allegations.
- Title: Punjab CM Sues Ally Over Corruption Claims · Geo News
- Summary: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz demands Rs5bn from federal minister Salik for corruption allegations. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz seeks Rs5 billion…
- Keywords: punjab, cm maryam nawaz, chaudhry salik hussain, federal minister, corruption claims, punjab defamation act 2024, legal notice, pakistan, Geo News
- Source: Geo News — https://geo.tv/latest/689584-cm-maryam-threatens-defamation-case-against-ally-salik-over-punjab-corruption-claims
- Published: 2026-11-03T13:53:00+00:00
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- Topics: punjab, cm maryam nawaz, chaudhry salik hussain, federal minister, corruption claims, punjab defamation act 2024, legal notice, news, pakistan
## Punjab Chief Minister Sues Ally
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz seeks Rs5 billion in damages from federal minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain over corruption allegations.

> I stand by my statement. Corruption is taking place in Punjab
## Legal Notice Demands Retraction
Legal notice issued by Punjab’s Additional Advocate General requires Salik to retract claims and publish apology within seven days.
## Salik's Corruption Claims
Salik claims corruption files fill 'entire cupboards' in Punjab but lacks evidence to support assertions.
## Maryam Challenges Evidence
Maryam demanded Salik present evidence for corruption claims and linked remarks to Gujrat deputy commissioner appointment.
## Salik Denies Appointment Issue
Salik denied seeking Gujrat deputy commissioner appointment, stating an officer was already serving in the district.
## Legal Deadline for Compliance
Recipients must withdraw allegations, publish apology, and correct interview within seven days or face legal action under Punjab Defamation Act 2024.
## Key takeaway

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz seeks Rs5 billion in damages from federal minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain over unverified corruption claims in Punjab.