Opposition Leader Omar Ayub Khan, addressing journalists at the Parliament, called for an investigation into Pakistani individuals implicated in the ‘Dubai Unlocked’ inquiry. He emphasized the need to ascertain whether the properties in Dubai have been declared or not.
This demand follows the recent revelation of an extensive exposé detailing properties owned by various global figures, including politicians, sanctioned individuals, alleged money launderers, and criminals.
Among those named in the investigation are several Pakistani politicians, former military personnel, bureaucrats, and businessmen, with their combined assets in Dubai estimated at around $11 billion.
Notable figures mentioned include Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Senator Faisal Vawda, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. Sohail Habib Tajik. Some individuals have claimed ownership of declared properties in Dubai.
Ayub also raised questions about the source of funds transferred to Dubai, querying whether these transactions were authorized by the State Bank and their origin. He echoed statements made by PTI founder Imran Khan, highlighting concerns over the investments made by individuals responsible for maintaining law and order within Pakistan.
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan echoed Ayub’s sentiments, urging an investigation into the undisclosed and laundered money. He emphasized the need to understand why these individuals choose to invest outside of Pakistan. Referring to the ruling elite as the “qabza mafia,” Khan suggested that Pakistanis would not seek investments abroad if the domestic environment provided peace and adherence to the rule of law.
The ‘Dubai Unlocked’ project relies on data offering insights into hundreds of thousands of properties in Dubai, including ownership details, primarily from the years 2020 to 2022.
