Zahoor states keeps research to show their stance; PTI management deny Norwegian-Pakistani millionaire allegations

LONDON/DUBAI: An expensive Graff wristwatch worth at least Rs2 mil, gifted from the Saudi Top Prince Mohammad bin Salman to former perfect minister Imran Khan, try marketed by the Farah Gogi and you may Shahzad Akbar so you're able to Dubai-established business person Umar Farooq Zahoor.

Zahoor, the newest Norwegian-Pakistani billionaire, says he has facts to prove the guy purchased new rare observe and you may about three most other Toshakhana gift suggestions out-of Farhat Shahzadi, also known as Farah Gogi, to own eight.5 million Dirhams when you look at the bucks.

This new businessman appeared on Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath to your Geo News to display evidence of the purchase and all of the this new Toshakhana gift suggestions he is the owner of today.

The fresh entrepreneur so-called which he are later on blackmailed and you can phony instances of currency laundering have been registered up against your of the Federal Study Agency (FIA) from the behest out-of Shahzad Akbar once the guy would not listen for the needs made by his former partner Sophia Mirza.

Inside an enthusiastic affidavit, Zahoor states: “I Umar Farooq, S/O late Zahoor Ahmed resident regarding Roentgen/o (Address as per CNIC) Household Zero D-step one02/step one, Block-4, Clifton Karachi, currently Staying at Muhammad Bin Rashid Town, District You to definitely, Dubai, Joined Arab Emirates (UAE) perform hereby solemnly affirm and you will claim towards oath which i is put to Ms Farhat Shahzadi because of the Mr Shehzad Akbar and bought next ornaments, jewelry Put dos by Graff out-of Ms Farhat Shahzadi with CNIC Zero 35201-2625741-8 and you may passport Zero. BP5147413 getting AED Eight Million and you will 500 Thousand Dirhams (AED 7,five hundred,000) paid down given that bucks”.

Zahoor's affidavit listing the fresh new five gifts the guy bought regarding Farah Gogi, which were provided to former PM Imran Khan by the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.

Brand new merchandise stated tend to be Diamond MasterGraff Tourbillon Moment Repeater which have Makkah Map Control GM2751, Diamond Cufflinks with dos.12ct H In the event the and you may dos.11ct I If Bullet Diamonds GR46899, Diamond Gent's Ring seven.20cts, VVSl Flower Silver Pen Lay having Pave Diamonds and you can Tooth Mecca Map.

Zahoor, that is an enthusiastic ambassador at-large towards the Republic regarding Liberia, states it absolutely was into the when former liability minister Shahzad Akbar produced him in order to Gogi and you may told him the guy will be satisfy the lady throughout the an effective Dubai check out and check out the undesired uncommon gift ideas she wished to sell.

He says when he met Gogi and you may noticed new presents, he had been quickly curious because these goods are unusual and you will priceless.

“Gogi are honest. She said the annals ones merchandise and you will said these have been made available to best minister Imran Khan by the Saudi Top prince and that she wished to sell such on the account out of Imran Khan and his awesome girlfriend Bushra Begum. She explained one to Akbar got requested this lady to meet up with myself from inside the Dubai.

“Immediately following confirming the new authenticity of the items, I didn't negotiate the price. I reduced this lady whatever she requested because these gift suggestions is priceless. After commission was developed, Gogi said into mobile in order to Akbar the deal is actually as a consequence of and thanked your having introducing the girl in my opinion. Akbar thanked me personally for selecting the brand new Toshakhana merchandise and you will expected one I don't explore this dilemma to people. We concurred.”

Zahoor states anything stayed silent up until Akbar got back contact that have him again and you may talked for Sophia Mirza, Zahoor's former wife, asking him to return their a couple of daughters to help you Pakistan.

Zahoor and Sophia had been involved in court matches along the infant custody of its twin daughters going back fourteen age or so. Akbar, states Umar Farooq, endangered him to send his daughters so you're able to Pakistan and you can accept the fresh new argument having Sophia on her terminology otherwise deal with consequences.

Zahoor told you: “We would not getting blackmailed and a campaign from scary try already been against me personally because of the Akbar. The guy used the FIA to register fake instances of in the world economic criminal activities. Sadly, my personal biggest mistake were to get it expensive observe as i was flagged as the a rich person and an enthusiastic extortion strategy started against myself utilizing the whole regulators, for instance the pantry of the previous primary minister, exactly who gave blanket acceptance in order to Akbar going shortly after myself. Interpol try misused seeking extradite us to Pakistan owing to a Yellow Notice. “

Based on Zahoor, Akbar lied for the closet of Imran Khan and you can got consent to join up phony violent instances facing your in collusion together with ex-wife Sophia.

"The fresh new FIA Business Crime Circle Lahore in addition to initiated an inquiry up against me personally more than accusations of swindle and cash laundering around Rs16 million for the ailment out-of my personal ex boyfriend-girlfriend who was blackmailing me personally. My term is apply the latest Exit Handle List; non-bailable warrants in one of the FIRs was obtained from the latest Legal without rewarding the new judge criteria and predicated on said low-bailable warrants, my passport and CNIC were blacklisted and you may Purple Warrants were awarded owing to Interpol from the National Offense Bureau Pakistan to possess arresting me personally. I'm speaking out cougar tinder now to be truthful to help you Pakistanis on what particular individuals speaking of just who occupied higher ranks from inside the Pakistan.”

PTI Chairman and you may former primary minister Imran Khan with his wife Bushra Bibi got chose every 112 presents value Rs million about Toshakhana of your Authorities out of Pakistan if you are paying faster than simply Rs40 million only.

PTI rejects Farah Gogi's relationship to profit

An excellent PTI source mentioned that Farhat Shahzadi features refuted one wedding throughout the contract. She's got not provided people public declaration however, Shahzad Akbar took so you can Myspace in order to deny accusations made up against your.

Shahzad Akbar said he had never ever fulfilled otherwise verbal so you're able to Zahoor. He said that Zahoor joined a case facing him inside Islamabad's Secretariat Cops Station.

“The guy joined a phony instance up against me whilst the legislation is actually you to definitely no situation might be joined unless one is from inside the the nation,” the guy extra. The guy told you Zahoor was “FIA's wished kid” however, their case is actually ended of the newest authorities.

Shireen Mazari told you: “A required man, a violent and we are to faith their phrase! Joke! Earlier this morning dictator Zia's son Gen (retd) Chishti gave an unconventional presser to try to address Imran Khan with it crisis. Desperation is written largely, particularly when little performs.

“This is exactly shown in the tax statements plus the fresh new election fee filings. The individual Geo and you will Jang questioned has no family having Imran Khan truly or ultimately; the newest observe wasn't offered to him.”

PTI generated multiple allegations up against Zahoor together with his photo having a great partners resigned generals and you will alleged the modern govt is actually trailing your.

Former PTI minister Faisal Vawda mentioned that he had found Zahoor that have a beneficial Dubai sheikh towards advice of Imran Khan.

Speaking about his widespread picture, Vawda told you he satisfied Zahoor in the ministry's office on the directions from after that PM Imran Khan as well as the conference is actually went to because of the four other ministers and senior authorities.

- New personal thumbnail picture shows gifts gotten by former best minister Imran Khan away from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad container Salman is provided by the writer