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Khan, Imran

Imran Khan Arrested in Al-Qadir Trust Case: A Major Corruption Scandal in Pakistani History

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Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Interior and Legal Affairs Attaullah Tarar announced on Tuesday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan was arrested in the Al-Qadir Trust case, the biggest corruption case in Pakistan's history. Atta Tarar alleged that Imran Khan was involved in corruption and misuse of power during his government and claimed that Khan used his influential position to retrieve 190 million pounds for a property tycoon. The case involves the Al-Qadir Trust, which received a total of Rs 180 million and was gifted state-owned land worth 458 kanals.

Key Takeaways:

  • Imran Khan, the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, was arrested in the Al-Qadir Trust case, a major corruption scandal in Pakistani history.
  • Attaullah Tarar, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Interior and Legal Affairs, alleged that Imran Khan was involved in corruption, misuse of power, and corrupt practices during his government.
  • Khan used his influential position to retrieve 190 million pounds for a property tycoon, who was confiscated by the British National Crime Agency on money laundering charges.
  • The Al-Qadir Trust received a total of Rs 180 million and was gifted state-owned land worth 458 kanals.
  • The trust deed of Al-Qadir Trust had the signatures of Zulfi Bukhari, Babar Awan, Bushra Bibi, and Imran Khan.
  • Imran Khan ignored various NAB notices served to him in the Al-Qadir Trust case and did not cooperate with the anti-graft institution.
  • The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawas leaders had to visit courts and relevant offices multiple times for investigation into the fake cases instituted against them.

Statistics:

  • 190 million pounds: the amount retrieved by Imran Khan as a result of his influential position.
  • 180 million Rupees (Rs): the total amount received by the Al-Qadir Trust.
  • 458 kanals: the value of state-owned land gifted to the Al-Qadir Trust.
  • Rs 180 million: the amount received by the Al-Qadir Trust in various accounts.
  • 4 individuals: signed the trust deed of Al-Qadir Trust, including Imran Khan.

Sources:

  • Atta Tarar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Interior and Legal Affairs, addressing a press conference in Islamabad.
  • Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, news reports from the press conference.

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