The court has ordered the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to investigate Rs1.2 million, the Chak Shehzad farm house, plots in Gwadar and other assets on the petition turned in by the spouse of former president general (retd) Pervez Musharaf against the decision that declares the confiscation of Musharaf’s property in Benazir’s assassination case.
Today, the FIA informed the court that the contract Sehba offered on transferring Musharaf’s property and account to her name seems to be on forged stamp paper, which should also be come under the inquiry.
The court adjourned the hearing till October 20.
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Rs.1.2 Million (12 lakh Rupees)? you cannot even get a decent car in Pakistan these days.
what is the source of her income?
@Shahid Butt: I endorse what you said!
@salim: thanks for the advice. I live in USA. I have seen over the yrs the corrupt politician in USA are taken to the court and prosecuted. Most of these politicians(congrssman, governors, local mpa's) are caught on tax issues because they did not show the income. They have to file BANKRUPTCY and they are put in JAIL also . I have yet to see in Pakistan any corrupt person who filed for BANKRUPTCY or any governor was put in JAIL.Some of the politicians in Pakistan are CORRUPT to the last drop of their blood but they are known as big leaders.
@Shah: For the record, Both Zardari and Benazeer Bhutto were prosecuted in SWISS court.(For money laundering)
@Maria: I agree with you. Catch the big fish. It does not matter whether the person is a politician/ army general/ big beurocrat/ Land owner. Bring them in line and prosecute them. Make them example for others.
@Shahid Butt: I see a number of posts from you on this subject. Musharraf made two mistakes, first NRO to Nawaz to flee the country and then the second one with BB for which he has apologized many times. Yes probe his assets remembering that he is in the elite group of highest paid speakers in the world not only in US but in countries like Sweden, Malaysia, Hongkong, China, Nigeria, Singapore etc. This only proves that he has much more clout than ANY of our other leaders.
How about the assests of politician who with his family own luxury apartments in Park Lane worth billions, huge shoppoing plazas in UK, mills in Saudi etc etc and who live in abject luxury in Pakistan??? Sacred Cows???
Mush's wife must have worked hard to amass this wealth. I am sure this is only a tiny fraction of their total holdings in many countries. Pakistan is an amazing country. Here small crimes are pursued by the courts while the most serious crime against the whole country high treason is swept under the rug. Making money by illegal means is a crime and can be punished if caught by a small sentence and or fine. The worst crime is high treason and mutilation of constitution, however most Pakistanis do not consider it even a crime!
@naeem khan Manhattan,Ks: Seems like you are a very well informed individual using your intelligence to the max. While you may have the right to know everything, I think you are best to pursue public figures in a legal manner before you start shooting from the hip. I'm not defending Musharaf but I'd like to to more about your claims. Are you sure Musharaf and his wife have amassed illicit wealth ? Why are you so sure ? If you are not sure then you have just violated rules of engagement laid down by our faith and deserve to be punished for branding someone as a thief.
Our society has been plagued by gunslingers like you who just want to vent out and damage others, rob them of their dignity, on false pretexts. Shame on you.
Remember, let the law decide. Once this is over, I hope you will lower your head in shame. BTW, what has been and is your political affiliation? I bet your mentors are squeaky clean
Musharraf may be put in the stand for some mistakes but I don't think he is a man to raise his family on money that is not rightfully earned by him.
@salim: The former dictator and his family took over illegally and looted the country. You saw how 9 years of his illegal rule only helped his family and friends become rich before they ran off like Shaukat Aziz. Why shouldn't Musharraf be made to pay for his crimes? Are only corrupt politicians taken to task but corrupt military leaders should be let off?
@A. Khan:
the NRO was not the reason zardari came back to pakistan go read a newspaper. he was acquitted much earlier on all of his charges. the other cases which were pending in swiss courts had not been decided either. he served 8 years in jail since president musharraf took over in 1999. 8 years a decent amount of time. if you want to be a civlized country you dont imprison political leaders without pretext. its your stupid and jaahil awam that voted for the PPP which cleared the way for him to become president. stop blaming musharraf for things that dont concern him. apart from that fact, he has apologized multiple times on TV for the decision.
@salim: please do not have tears in your eyes.These people deserve this accountability.All their assets in Pakistan should be confiscated. They themselves should be prosecuted thru the courts.
@Shahid: I did not write this email. moderator made the mistake. ET to take notice of it.
@naeem khan Manhattan,Ks: I agree with you 100percent. She should be prosecuted. In the mean time, Confiscate all these properties and sell them in public auction and use this money to pay off foreign loans.
What goes around come around ... Hence Proved
What is the intention of the court to exicuting such investigation is more important than the enquiry itself .
I dont care two hoots about Benazir assassination but the fact that Musharraf signed an NRO into law thereby clearing way for Zardari to return is enough for me to try him for treason. And confiscation of everything he has in Pakistan. Plus stripping him of his rank, pension etc.
It is not only this general who has amassed wealth by dubious means but almost all general retired or active are involved in doing the same, they just don't want to b left behind their counterparts in the civilian government.Chak Shehzad farm house is not a farm but excuse to grab more land and who was going to challenge the commando, was he going to raise turkeys or chickens, I would like to know. No wonder the Baluchis are up in arms because their properties and natural resources has been taken on one pretext or another, how come so many generals bought land at throw away prices in Gwadar, it is lootmar and there is no limit to greed. If Mrs.Commando is caught doing forgery then she should be prosecuted too along with her husband. He used to say Pakistan first and how come he is living a luxury life in London and other posh places. They are all there to loot the country and then fly the coop.
About time our sacred cow generals are brought within the ambit of accountability.
While none of us have anything against the lady, a proper investigation must be made of the ex-dictator's wealth that he acquired while in power. He fled the country, leaving it in a dreadful state financially. And among a lengthy list of his failings, we should not never forget the shameful NRO (which led to the Zardari government) nor the terrible disaster he left behind in Balochistan.
All of my country's 'Saints' are fraud not only this one. But good thing is an accountability process will create some caution before committing bribery fraud and misuse of office authority.
How about confiscation of all these properties?
Good.