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Prime Minister Gilani Directs Completion of NICL Land Scandal Report Within Seven Days

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Pakistan's Prime Minister, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, has issued a directive to Zafar Qureshi, the investigation officer probing the National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) land scandal, to complete the report within seven days. This directive comes as the Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction over the investigation led by DG FIA, Wasim Ahmed, and has ordered the case to be handed over to Zafar Qureshi. The court has also ordered an investigation into Wasim Ahmed's alleged support for Amin Qasim Dada, the main culprit in the scandal. The PM's objective is to maintain his writ over the bureaucracy and ensure the smooth running of affairs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prime Minister Gilani has directed Zafar Qureshi to complete the NICL land scandal report within seven days.
  • The Supreme Court has handed over the case to Zafar Qureshi, citing dissatisfaction with the previous investigation led by DG FIA, Wasim Ahmed.
  • Wasim Ahmed is under investigation for allegedly supporting Amin Qasim Dada, the main culprit in the scandal.
  • Zafar Qureshi will inform the court regarding the investigation report on February 1st.
  • The main objective behind the PM's directive is to maintain his writ over the bureaucracy and run the affairs smoothly.
  • The case has been re-assigned from DG FIA, Wasim Ahmed, to Zafar Qureshi, who is expected to lead the investigation.
  • Amin Qasim Dada is the main suspect in the NICL land scandal.

Statistics:

  • 7 days: The time frame within which Zafar Qureshi has been directed to complete the report.
  • February 1st: The date on which Zafar Qureshi will inform the court regarding the investigation report.
  • 1 court hearing: The SC has scheduled a hearing on February 1st to receive the investigation report.
  • 1 re-assignment: The case has been re-assigned from DG FIA, Wasim Ahmed, to Zafar Qureshi.

Sources:

  • "ISLAMABAD, Jan. 29 -- Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has directed Zafar Qureshi..." - Hindustan Times Syndicate.

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