Imran Khan is embroiled in a new spat over his private jet flight to Karachi
Key Takeaways:
- On Saturday, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan flew to Karachi on a chartered plane for a political event.
- Imran Khan allegedly sold Toshakhana gifts worth 140 million Pakistani rupees in Dubai, according to Pakistani media.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan traveled to Karachi on a chartered airplane on Saturday to attend a political rally, igniting new controversy when the embattled former PM is accused of stealing state wealth by keeping valuable presents that should be held have gone to the national treasury.
As a photo of Imran Khan getting off of a private jet went popular on social media, numerous accusations about the plane's ownership surfaced, and Karachi-based Engro Corporation issued a statement claiming ownership. However, it stated that the business was not responsible for any costs associated with the flight.
"In response to media speculation about Engro's ownership of the private jet used by former Prime Minister Imran Khan to fly to Karachi for a political meeting, we would like to clarify that Engro Fertilizers own the plane; it was chartered to Princely Jets as is standard procedure. Engro was not responsible for any flight costs, "In a statement, the business said.
The new row arises amid accusations that Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi kept all presents they received as Pakistan's prime minister and first lady in exchange for a small payment to the country's government. According to Pakistani media, Imran Khan allegedly sold Toshakhana gifts worth 140 million Pakistani rupees in Dubai. Several Rolex watches, a pair of cufflinks, a necklace, bracelet, earrings, an iPhone, and other items are among the gifts.
According to Pakistani legislation, a state head can keep presents acquired during his or her tenure if he or she pays a specific fee. According to Pakistani media, Imran Khan either did not pay or paid a small sum.
On Saturday, the rally in Karachi was Imran Khan's second public appearance since his departure from power. As he said, he acknowledged that the "match was fixed." "I want to assure the nation that I have never opposed any country." I'm not anti-India, Europe, or the United States. I'm with the rest of the world's humanity. I have nothing against any country. Imran Khan stated, "I desire friendship with everyone but slavery with no one."