The cash-strapped government of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday garnered Rs 23 lakh when it auctioned eight buffaloes kept by his predecessor Nawaz Sharif at the PM House for his "gastronomic requirements".Facing huge debts and liabilities, Prime Minister Khan has launched a massive austerity drive. "I purchased this buffalo owing to my affection for Nawaz Sharif," he said. "I will keep it as a symbol of Nawaz Sharif and our sister, Maryam Nawaz (Sharif's daughter). "Two of the four calves were purchased by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) worker Fakhar Warraich for Rs 215,000 and Rs 270,000. Plus, now listen to this, 8 buffaloes which Nawaz kept at the PM house for his gastronomic requirements.

Source: Economic Times September 27, 2018 14:37 UTC