Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- The Punjab government has approved the purchase of four bulletproof Mercedes vehicles for the protection of VIPs in the province. The decision was taken during a recent cabinet meeting, aiming to enhance the security of important personalities. Each vehicle will be equipped with VR-10 level protection, offering advanced safety features. These high-security vehicles will be bought from Shahnawaz Private Limited Company. The cost of one car is Rs182.5 million, with an additional Rs6.52 million allocated for taxes.

In total, the government will spend Rs795.418 million on the purchase of these four bulletproof vehicles. The decision has sparked mixed reactions, especially in light of economic challenges. However, official...