# Salik denies naming CM Maryam in corruption remarks

> Punjab minister says he didn't mention chief minister in corruption comments, security withdrawn.
- Title: Salik denies naming CM Maryam in corruption remarks · Geo News
- Summary: Punjab minister says he didn't mention chief minister in corruption comments, security withdrawn.
- Keywords: chaudhry salik hussain, punjab chief minister maryam nawaz, elite force security, corruption remarks, rs5bn defamation notice, pml-q, pakistan, Geo News
- Source: Geo News — https://geo.tv/latest/690565-salik-says-he-did-not-name-maryam-in-corruption-remarks-response-to-notice-ready
- Published: 2026-11-10T19:35:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chaudhry salik hussain, punjab chief minister maryam nawaz, elite force security, corruption remarks, rs5bn defamation notice, pml-q, pakistan, news
## 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## Security withdrawn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.
## Key takeaway

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.