Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were called before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on March 9 about the Toshakhana case.
After NAB Chairman Aftab Sultan submitted his resignation, allegedly due to his refusal to “toe the line,” the Rawalpindi branch of the anti-graft watchdog summoned the PTI leader and his wife.
In the notice, the anti-corruption vigilantes informed Khan that “the competent authority has taken cognizance of an offense allegedly committed by the accused persons under the provisions of NAO, 1999.”
According to the investigation’s findings, Khan kept some state gifts given to him by foreign dignitaries while he was prime minister.
The Toshakhana gifts include
- Rolex wristwatch no. Yacht-Master, Oyster, Serial no.068A7072. Model 116680
- Rolex wristwatch no. M228206-0036, 43.6470
- Rolex wristwatch no. M126331-0014, 2G367435
- Rolex wristwatch no. M1I6700LS001,(999927K8) Oyster S
- Rolex wristwatch (No.E67574V3), pair of cufflinks, one ring, and unstitched cloth of pants and coat from the crown prince of Saudi Arabia dated 18/09/2020.
- Graff gift set containing one Graff wristwatch Master Graff Special Edition Mecca Timepiece
- One 18K gold and diamond Graff Pen, ring, and pair of cufflinks with a micro painting of Mecca
- One iPhone presented by Qatar’s army chief dated 14/11/2018
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According to the NAB, the former prime minister was requested to appear before the joint investigation team at its Islamabad office on March 9 and record his statement.
The NAB has not disclosed the actual value of gifts given to the former prime minister, his wife, and other cabinet members on November 19.
As per NAB, there was a discrepancy between the sale and the actual value of the gifts the former prime minister received.