Senator Faisal Vawda has dismissed the Dubai Unlock leaks involving substantial Pakistani ownership in Dubai as mere propaganda.
Speaking with ARY News’s Off The Record with Kashif Abbasi, Vawda criticized the timing of the Dubai Unlock, suggesting they target specific societal segments and transform the report into a politically motivated document.
Vawda defended the individuals named in the leaks, including himself, asserting their integrity and challenging the notion that property ownership in Dubai indicates illicit activities. He questioned the implication that all persons mentioned have engaged in wrongdoing, noting his inclusion in the list, which has spurred inquiries into the declaration of his properties.
Moreover, Vawda speculated on the timing of the leaks, pointing out their coincidence with escalating issues in Azad Kashmir and emerging international investment opportunities in Pakistan. He implied that these leaks could be strategically timed to undermine such prospects.
Read: Pakistani Elites Own $11 Billion in Dubai Properties
The Dubai Unlock has revealed nearly $400 billion in properties owned by foreigners in Dubai, with Pakistanis holding properties valued at approximately $11 billion.
The leaks have exposed numerous global political figures, government officials, and business personalities, placing Pakistanis second in terms of the volume of property purchases. Notable Pakistani figures listed include Asif Ali Zardari, Pervez Musharraf, and Shaukat Aziz, as well as government officials, diplomats, and scientists.
