Summary London is likely to become hub of Pakistan's political activities for the next few days
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has apparently added to Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif’s inconvenience over Panama leaks by declaring him owner of Mayfair apartments in London, Dunya News reported Tuesday.
Nisar had lambasted Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly (NA) Khursheed Shah and Leader of the Opposition in Senate Aitzaz Ahsan during a press conference in the federal capital on Monday.
Nisar criticised Ahsan and stated that the opposition needs to address its own confusion prior to dealing with the Panama leaks investigation. He added that “if only the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate would introspect before accusing others”.
While pointing out wrongdoings of the former government, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Nisar asked why the opposition’s leadership denied ownership of Surrey Palace for the longest time but accepted it before London court.
He called for accountability of all the parliamentarians irrespective of sides, government or the opposition.
The federal minister, while addressing the media said that Nawaz Sharif never hid ownership of flats in Britain. He went on to say that numerous party meetings were held at the apartments. Even slain former prime minister, Benazir Bhutto had visited those flats, he added.
Earlier today, Khursheed Shah got back at Nisar and offered himself for accountability.
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On the other hand, Dunya News has obtained copies of documents pertaining to Prime Minister’s declaration of assets filed in the Election Commission (EC). The paperwork suggests that PM Nawaz does not own any business or residence abroad.
The documents with the Election Commission state that the Prime Minister and his wife own assets worth Rs 2.10 billion which are all in Pakistan.
Panama Papers’ leaks about offshore companies and concealed wealth of more than 100 world leaders include Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s family. Documents of a Panama-based law firm, Mossack Fonseca & Company were leaked which were published by the paper.
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Meanwhile, it should be noted that London is likely to become hub of Pakistan s political activities for the next few days in the aftermath of Panama leaks as heads of three big political parties, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will be there.
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will visit the United Kingdom (UK) on April 13 for his medical checkup while PTI chairman is likely to visit London the next day on April 14.
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