First Lady takes notice of Kashana Welfare Home scam

LAHORE: First Lady Bushra Bibi has taken notice of Kashana Welfare Home scandal besides assuring former superintendent Afshan Latif that an impartial inquiry into this matter will be conducted afresh.

She also said strict action will be taken against those found responsible in this scam. A lady officer from PM House contacted former superintendent of Kashana, Afshan Latif and told her that first lady Bushra Bibi has directed that complete details of this matter be obtained.

Afshan Latif said in a statement that she has informed the first lady about the situation.

She said lady officer has extended offer to her on behalf of the first lady that government is ready to hold inquiry into the entire matter afresh. The lady officer held out assurance on behalf of first lady that the matter will be probed afresh.

Afshan Latif replied that she had already sent her complaint on PM Portal; therefore, the first lady can get the matter investigated afresh if she wants to. “We are not in favour of giving a new application to any government functionary,” she added. Afshan said it is their desire that Chief Justice of Pakistan should look into this matter on his own. A judicial commission should be constituted to probe the matter.

She said she has provided all the details with evidence to her department and other departments. Now judicial commission should be constituted so that facts could come before the public.