Shafaqna Pakistan: Shortly after Firdous Ashiq Awan’s removal as Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Information, she has been accused of corruption and taking kickbacks. ARY News quoted sources as saying that Awan tried to take 10 per cent of the government advertising budget as commission.
She has also been accused of making political appointments in Pakistan Television (PTV). Another allegation being levelled against the former government official is that she was using 3 unathorised cars.
ARY News has not named the source for this fresh information.
PTI Senator Shibli Faraz has been appointed the new information minister of the country, federal minister Fawad Chaudhry and state-run Pakistan Television announced on Monday.
Meanwhile, retired Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa has been appointed as special assistant to the prime minister (SAPM) for information, a title previously held by Firdous Ashiq Awan.