Reveled: PM's Helicopter cost to Bani Gala revealed

'PM's commute costs around Rs370,000 per hour'

Meanwhile, an aviation expert said the prime minister's commute from PM House colony to Bani Gala costs around Rs370,000 per hour.

"The helicopter used by the prime minister is AW-139, which costs Rs370,900 per hour," aviation expert Major (retd) Mohammad Zaheer said during his appearance on Geo News' show Capital Talk on Tuesday.

"This cost is worked out for the entire process, from starting up the helicopter to switching it off."

He said the process of taking off from helipad and landing takes 30 to 40 minutes.

In response, PTI leader Usman Dar said his party's government was creating a perception that they have to move towards simplicity. Doing so, "we might be saving only Rs10 out of Rs100, but the message is very strong," he stated during the show.