In a major fuel crisis, SAPM on Petroleum ordered to resign

Lahore, 26th March: The Special Assistant to Prime Minister Nadeem Babar has been asked to resign from his post.

According to reports of Baaghi TV, Special Assistant on Petroleum Nadeem Babar has been asked to resign from his post over the fuel crisis that started in June 2020.

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar announced on Friday that the decision has been taken by the prime minister, who has also announced to take strict actions against oil companies.

Umar informed during a press conference that the government has decided to reveal the report prepared by its committee regarding 2020’s fuel crisis to the public.

He added, “The FIA will probe the criminal negligence in the entire episode as they have been tasked to bring forward evidence in this regard.”

The minister informed that within 90 days the FIA would bring forth the report with a forensic audit.

According to reports of Baaghi TV, not only the prime minister’s special advisor has been directed to leave the charge but the secretary of petroleum has also been withdrawn from his post.

It may be noted that after contracting coronavirus, Prime Minister Imran Khan is carrying out his official duties from his place at Bani Gala in Islamabad.

Stay tuned to Baaghi TV to read further updates in this developing story!