Friday, September 12, 2014

Pakistan: Imran Khan Seeks Explanation About Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's Overseas Assets

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan today alleged that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif owned a property in a posh area of London and had invested millions of dollars in Europe.
Mr Khan claimed that Mr Sharif had made nearly $320 million worth of investments in Europe, against which there were no official record of receipts.
"I ask you Nawaz Sharif, where did you get this money from," asked Mr Khan.
The PTI chief further called for accountability for the Hyde Park property worth Rs. 800 million in London, owned by Mr Sharif through Flagship Investments in the name of his son Hussain Nawaz.
"Nawaz will never be held accountable for this in the National Assembly, no one will raise this question since those in the opposition are also corrupt," Mr Khan was quoted by the Pakistan Tribune as saying.
Mr Khan also pointed towards four sugar mills owned by the Sharif brothers and how their governance was used to further personal business interests.
He claimed that according to a 2005 report by the Trading Corporation of Pakistan, the Sharif brothers had taken money to supply sugar.
"Nawaz owes TCP Rs. 510 million," he said. Mr Khan also vowed to continue demonstrations till Mr Sharif steps down, alleging he came to power last year through rigged elections.

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