Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari, reacting to a statement by Federal Minister Salik Hussain, said that he should respond to the notice issued by the Chief Minister of Punjab, present evidence to substantiate his allegations of corruption or tender an apology.

Azma Bokhari said that Salik Hussain is a federal minister and part of the government. Making baseless allegations without evidence does not befit someone holding such a responsible position. She said that he had himself admitted yesterday to recommending the appointment of the Deputy Commissioner of Gujrat, but was now backtracking on his own statement. "You cannot enjoy the privileges and status of a public office while simultaneously in...