Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz faced backlash after posting a photo of portable toilets, claiming they were part of flood relief efforts in Chiniot. Social media users quickly identified the picture as a 2023 stock image from OLX.
The controversy comes amid the destructive 2025 monsoon floods in Punjab, which have caused hundreds of deaths and displaced thousands. While Maryam’s post aimed to showcase government initiatives, it instead sparked criticism and accusations of misinformation and political point-scoring.
Opposition figures demanded transparency in relief operations, amplifying the criticism online. In defense, Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Zahid Bokhari shared updated photos and videos of portable toilets installed at a Chiniot relief camp, insisting the project was genuine and ongoing.
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