LAHORE:
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan is expected to hold a press conference in Islamabad on December 4, in which he will disclose details of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)’s eponymous chief’s assets, sources told The Express Tribune.
Khan will present documents detailing Nawaz Sharif’s assets and the sources of his family’s income and is expected to address allegations by PML-N MNA Hanif Abbasi, sources added.
Abbasi had alleged that Khan, in 1987, sent an application to then-Punjab chief minister Nawaz Sharif for the allotment of a residential plot on the basis that he did not own any property in Lahore.
The allegations go further, stating that Khan had submitted an affidavit declaring that neither he, nor any of his dependents, had been allotted a residential plot in Punjab.
Upon this request, it is alleged that Khan was allotted plot No 11, measuring one kanal, in Block D of Faisal Town Scheme, by the former chief minister, on grounds that Khan was a national hero, and on the condition that he will not sell it. Abbasi said he had evidence which he is willing to distribute to the media and that Khan is welcome to counter them and challenge the facts in court.
PTI denies allegations
PTI’s spokesperson said the allegations against Khan showed that the PML-N was feeling threatened after the PTI ‘s October 30 rally.
He said that PML-N’s strategy has been to level false charges in order to get traction in the media.
The spokesperson categorically denied allegations levelled by the PML-N, but admitted that Khan did, in fact, receive a plot of land as a gift for winning the cricket world cup, but which he had sold to purchase land for the construction of the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital.
He said that Abbasi’s allegation that Khan’s relatives were receiving Rs200,000 per month, as salary from the board of governors, is baseless and that PTI is considering legal action.
Sources from PTI told The Express Tribune that aside from Sharif’s assets, the core committee of the party would also discuss the entry of new members to the party and their future roles.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 3rd, 2011.
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Why our hero Imran Khan target Nawaz only, he cant see the king of corruption, and MQM actions in Karachi? Plz dont use bad language, either about Imran or Nawaz
Good.. Only he can do this. No other leader can do this.
only veena malik ready to reveal ones own asset.Everybody else reveal other persons asset.what a shame.
Great, well done IK.... he must have really worked hard to bring this up as this is gonna change pakistan... Now after this press conference tomorrow all the problems of the nations will be solved... there will not be any Nato or drone attack, Zardari will resign... Inflatin will come back to minimum level, load-shedding will be over , corruption will be finished and and we will see a changed Pakistan. Every poor person who was dying to hunger and poverty will become rich and will get the justice without any problem...
Biggest problem of the nation which has been the hurdle of development and growth of pakistan as realized by Great Imran just 6 months ago is the assets of Nawaz sharif and as soon nation will come to know this... the problem will be over.......
Great Short... So All the documents will be signed by IK and will be stamped by PTI to leave no doubt of their authenticity.... I am not sure this will help IK or not but certainly will help Zardari & PPP and this wil work as oxygen for them... Also this will not end here ... Allegation will continue from both sides... if IK and PTI is serious and want to do this once for ever they should go to supreme court... For last 10 days and so... there is not much in Media about IK because of Memo gate... and i feel that Press conference will help IK to bring back the focus of Media.... So far that is the only agenda IK has focused..... I am almost certain if he give a copy to Babar Awan he will certainly have some thing to prove in Supreme court....
Allegations and counter allegations. There is no difference in PTI and the old lot. imran has holes in his positions on every thing may it be asset declaration, or foreign policy , merit in party or economic policies. He will always tell you what is wrong with others but will never tell HOW to fix it. He will accept the old guard in his ranks but expects he will be able to control them and not vice versa. To be honest , I have no doubts about his sincerity( by the way that does not mean that I believe others especially Nawaz are insincere) BUT Imran is not realizing that the ones joining from the political realms have their baggage and more importantly their interests AND not the love of the so called change.
Full disclosure of Mr. Sharif's assets is a proof that they are not hidden nor illegal. Those who blame Mr. Sharif for paying only Rs. 5000 income tax, do not know anything about taxation. Second richest person in the world (Mr. Buffet) pays less income tax than his private asstt and in America, its impossible to steal tax. Evading not Avoiding Tax is a crime. Sharif family is great in creating wealth, providing jobs and establishing industrial base. Their services for country and hundreds of thousands of their employees are far greater than Imran Khan. Imran's supporters should take lessons in corporate taxes, capital gains and losses and how capitalists take advantages from system.
IK we r with u...
@Atif Nooe: "details of sharif’s assets is fake. if is original Imran go to supreme court"
Go to Supreme Court? and against Nawaz Sharif? You must be kidding us. There are no courts in this country to try this man.
"receive a plot of land as a gift for winning the cricket world cup, but which he had sold to purchase land for the construction of the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital" ... Geo Imran Khan, Dushman bhi taareef he kar rahai hain :P
@Ali Quaid: Well Veena has already declared her assets in India.
@Rulez: Nawaz sharif is involved in Money Laundering. He transfered over 100 Billion rupes to UK via illegal channels. Nawaz Sharif also banned to widthdrawal of overseas Pakistani money in foreign currecy accounts in 1998 but his Finance Minister Sartaj Aziz son was involved in money Laundring and transfered millions of million dollars abroad dring that time before the ban occurred as he knew that govt. is going to ban on withdrawals of foreign currecy account which overseas Pakistanis who openned accounts in Pakistan on the request of Nawaz Sharifs govt. Nawaz Sharif was the responsible for all those things.
Overseas Pakistani's who openned foreign currecy accounts in Pakistan were not allowed to withdraw their own hard earn money.
read commments and decide who is underpressure PTI or PML(N).I think PTI more then PML(N) and also the language that PTI supporters are used.HANIF ABBASI is real hero of RAWALPINI.We love HNIF ABBASI......
@Athar Goraya: read the comments and then take decision who is underpressure,i think PTI is more underpressure then PML(N).....
@Athar Goraya:but i think PTI is more under pressure then PML(N).see the comment's and then take decision who is underpressure......
details of sharif’s assets is fake. if is original Imran go to supreme court
@Ali Quaid
Hahaha
Imran khan also reveal assets of ppp................???.
Imran already told that he will declare his assets in this press conference but I dont know why the news only focus on NS.
"Imran to reveal Nawaz’s assets, incomes" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
And Nawaz to reveal Zardari’s assets, incomes!
he will disclose details of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)’s eponymous chief’s assets
PML-N is named for Nawaz Sharif, not the other way around -- which makes PML-N "eponymous", not Sharif. So the text should be "he will disclose details of Nawaz Sharif, chief of the eponymous PML-N".
go zardari go,,,,, go nawaz go,,,,,
Gaddafi before being lynched in his last interview said "All my people love me" That is exactly the problem of PML, they have this notion that people will continue to love them just because they did it in past.
God bless Imran Khan and all who sail with him.i wish we have more people like him in Pakistan.i Pakistan leaders are a joke we must get rid of the leaders who are dishonest, corrupt.The poor people of pakistan need Food, Education,and hospitals and honest leaders
There is no harm in this idea of "name and shame". It can get a bit chaotic but it may be the only way to get some truth out of our 'leaders'. Let the onus be on them to prove what they are worth.
IK should realize however that once he opens this can of worms he can expect plenty of fire-works in return.
@Zahid establishment is part of Pakistan and even if they support Imran why do you care. He is entitled to chose who ever he thinks.
Look at it from another prospective. Do PML(Q), MQM and PPP pose any standing against him. PML(Q) has very few seats, MQM only party of Sindh and PPP, no chance of coming in power again. So who is left to compete with ????
So Funny , ,, Why Only Nawaz Sharif ?? This clearly support the perception that Establishment is Behind Imran Khan. Isnt interesting that MR. Khan is always criticize PML (N) , Why ??ARe PPP, MQM, PML (Q) n other ruling parties so innocent ?? Be Hones Mr. Khan... Be Honest plz
The majority of PML (N) leaders are dishonest, corrupt and hypocrite. When we talk about the PML (N) Chief, he is very clever person. He is two-faced man. He deceived whole nation many times. Just look at the matter of his deal with Musharaf for exile to KSA. He was denying any deal and was lying with whole nation that he did not make any deal but after all it was revealed by him that the agreement was not for ten years but it was for only five years. Now he is once again deceiving Pakistani people by not declaring his true assets. He is not sincere and honest leader of Pakistan.
Imran Khan and PTI have the full support of the majority to ask these very relevant questions. He has started something we needed right from the beginning - public accountability. He will not stop at PML-N, don't worry. This is not a selective process - it will eventually be all encompassing and institutionalised. If one is dishonest, compromised and has multiple conflicts of interest, how can that person be relied upon to serve the country sincerely. . It is simple, it is necessary, it is happening and, by the will of the people, it will continue. . God bless Imran Khan and all who sail with him.
ok. next time reveal shah mehmood's assets
Noon League is trying its best to dig something out to defame Imran so that he loses his moral high ground. But all their attempts have bitten dust so far. But I never knew that they would stoop so low that they would not even spare Shaukat Khanum. Such a disgrace.
The board of governors of Shaukat Khanum consists of 20 honorary members ( only three are Imran's relatives) who dont take a single penny from Shaukat Khanum for their services. It can be checked in the annual audit report as well. Shaukat Khanum is a symbol of excellence and the largest Charity based Cancer Hospital in Asia and Noon league's desperate attempts to gain political mileage by maligning Shaukat Khanum Hospital are despicable to say the least
Bravo Imran, carry on we are with you.
VOTE FOR CHANGE VOTE FOR PTI.
@F Khan: yup..... he is gonna declare his assets first in the press conference.
Well....what about assets of other leading politicians,government servants and people who serve in armed forces etc. Let the facts come out............let justice be done.
I can bet that in January-february a law will come out about Voluntarily Declaring of Assets......once again the rich and powerful will go scot free
If Any donor believes on HANIF ABBASI allegation & He didnt donate and at same a cancer patient dies cz ov insufficient funds.. Who Will Be Responsible ??? Atleast World most Credible charity hospital Ko politics sy Door rakho... This is Cheap politics from PML N. Third class. Khud kuch krna nai or jo already us ko band kra dena hy.
Thats better than mere rhetoric on talk shows. Bring each other to the courts
What is illegal in this whole drama. Imran won the series against india in 1987, he was awarded with a plot by the then chief minister nawaz shareef. Then he won the world cup (1992) & like other teammates was rewarded with a plot by then PM nawaz shareef. Nawaz Shareef did not give it from his pocket. it were reserved govt plots. these plots were the property of the people of pakistan. And its also true that he did not have his own house, he was living with his father. Imran khan donated both the plots to shoukat khanum M hospital. baseless allegations, PML(N) is definitely under pressure.
Hanif Abbasi's Mudslinging has only damaged "his OWN reputation" (if any ever existed).... Imran Khan has explained and cleared all the allegations in a befitting manner in an interview at "NEWS BEAT" program on Thursday.... BTW: Why did PML-N wait for 24 years to Point out these "CRIMES" of Imran Khan dating back to 1987 (when he was not in Politics at all... Just a sportsman)... So much for the DIRTY POLITICAL TRICKS Mr. Sharif...
and what about veena malik?
Politics of acquisitions and counter-acquisitions would not lead IK to nowhere.
What is illegal in this whole drama. Imran won the series against india in 1987, he was awarded with a plot by the then chief minister nawaz shareef. Then he won the world cup (1992) & like other teammates was rewarded with a plot by then PM nawaz shareef. Nawaz Shareef did not give it from his pocket. it were reserved govt plots. these plots were the property of the people of pakistan. And its also true that he did not have his own house, he was living with his father. Imran khan donated both the plots to shoukat khanum M hospital. baseless allegations, PML(N) is definitely under pressure.
Imran this is unfair.If you are about to declare NS assets than you should also declare assets of other leading politicians, bureaucrats,generals & judges.Do not lose the high moral ground you enjoy.Who ever is advising you these type of things is not doing it right.Finally have you made your assets public? If not first do for yourself.
cool move.....let see what will happen after this from the other side?
Awesome News!!!! Imran Khan ka ek aur sixer!!!
Don't be bias ET. He is not gonna just sit there and start allegations like the PMLn and PPP. He will firstly declare his own assets and will address the allegations regarding the plot he got in 1987.