Extravagant purchase

The decision by the Punjab government to purchase dozens of new cars for its ministers, costing hundreds of millions, is disturbing. This extravagant expenditure comes at a time when the country is going through its worst financial crisis that has been aggravated by the recent floods. While politicians expect the common man to put up with difficult economic decisions, they are not ready to set the example themselves. It would be most appropriate to defer the purchase of cars, and use the amount for flood rehabilitation.

AAMIR MALIK

KARACHI