Lahore: Spokesman Punjab Wildlife Department has said that all the animals for Safari Park were purchased transparently while keeping in view rules and regulations. He said that procurement of animals was made on the recommendations of a high level steering committee after formal approval of Punjab Financial Department.
The spokesman further said that no laid down price or market exists regarding purchase the animals throughout the world. Therefore, it is not correct to say that purchase of animals was made on extra price. He said that responsible persons of NAB Punjab have been informed about the facts regarding the procurement of the animals and issuance of notice by NAB is a part of inquiry routine.