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People behind leak of COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s income tax records identified: Ishaq Dar

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  • Ishaq Dar assures the matter will reach its “logical conclusion”.
  • Law does not allow release of army chief or anyone else’s tax returns without a court order.
  • If “illegal work” is allowed or a blind eye is turned towards it then a person will not be fulfilling their duty.

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar shared on Tuesday that he has received the interim report related to the leak of Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s income tax records, adding that they have traced some people involved in the act.

In an interview during Geo News programme ‘Capital Talk’, Dar repeated that leaking army chief’s income tax returns was “illegal”.

A day earlier, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar took notice of the “illegal and unwarranted” leakage of tax information of Gen Bajwa’s family members.

“This is clearly a violation of the complete confidentiality of tax information that the law provides,” a statement from the Finance Division had read.

In view of this serious lapse on the part of to-date unknown functionaries, Dar had directed Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Revenue Tariq Mehmood Pasha to personally lead the probe, affix responsibility, and submit a report within 24 hours. 

“I have seen the interim report. I hope to receive the final report today,” Dar told the host during today’s show. He added that the government has found a few people behind the leak and the issue will reach its logical conclusion.

The finance czar shared that one person involved in the leak is from Lahore and another from Rawalpindi. 

However, he added that there is a possibility that some of the individuals involved may have the authorisation to look at the income tax records as there a “circle” in Rawalpindi where assessments take place.

“These people are authorised to access [data] for their assessment,” said Dar.

The finance minister was of the view that if “illegal work” is allowed or a blind eye is turned towards it then a person will not be fulfilling their duty.

“The law does not allow the release of army chief or anyone else’s income tax returns without a court order,” said the finance minister.

Pakistan will not default

Reacting to Imran Khan’s claim that Pakistan’s default risk soared from 5% to 80% during the tenure of the incumbent coalition government, the finance minister said that the PTI leaders should think that whether they were working in or against the interests of the country.

The finance czar berated the former PTI government for borrowing historic loans and ruining the economy ahead of the COVID-19 outbreak. He reiterated that Pakistan will not default and would repay loans on time. 

“They must stop the dirty politics,” he added.

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Approved interim bail for Omar Ayub, Barrister Gohar, and other PTI leaders

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Information reveals that PTI leaders’ bail request was considered by District and Session Judge Awais Ahmed Khan.

The administration filed a bogus and unsubstantiated complaint against the party leaders, the PTI’s attorney informed the court. According to him, lawsuits are filed against PTI each time it plans a nonviolent demonstration.

Upon receipt of surety bonds of Rs 5,000 each, the district and session courts granted the PTI leaders temporary bail.

In a previous case involving vandalism, Omar Ayub Khan, the head of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), had his temporary bail prolonged.

Omar Ayub told reporters that 95 “fake” cases under the categories of terrorism, murder, and attempted murder have been filed against him.

The former prime minister was among the PTI employees whose release he sought.

Recall that Omar Ayub also called for the establishment of an impartial panel to look into the circumstances surrounding the May 9 disturbances, which resulted in the destruction of military and public buildings.

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There was also a plea filed against CM Maryam Nawaz for donning a police uniform.

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Details of the plea filed by Aftab Bajwa’s attorney reveal that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz presided over a meeting about an air ambulance while dressed in a police uniform. The petition stated that nobody is allowed to wear the official state institution uniform by law.

In the plea, it was requested that the court provide permission to file a complaint against Maryam Nawaz for donning a police uniform.

In order to file a complaint against Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz for wearing a police uniform during a passing-out parade, a session court was called in last week.

Maryam Nawaz donned a police official’s uniform, which is “illegal,” according to the plaintiff’s plea.

The Punjab police responded to the criticism by stating in a statement that the chief minister is permitted to wear the uniform in accordance with police regulations.

Continue reading: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam witnesses a uniformed police passing out parade.

Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab, was dressed in uniform and saw a police passing-out parade in Lahore.

Along with awarding medals to the best Police Training College performers, the Punjab Chief Minister received a guard of honor. The ceremony’s principal guest observed the procession.

The chief minister of Punjab, who was present at the event, stated that her government aims to boost the proportion of female police officers.”After donning the police uniform, I realized how much of a big responsibility it is.”

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Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten discuss their candidacies as Pakistan’s next coaches.

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At a news conference held here today, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced the appointments.

After finishing his duty in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Kirsten will assume leadership as the head coach of Pakistan’s ODI and T20I teams.

Kirsten will be in charge of the team for the following year’s ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan, ACC T20 Asia Cup in 2025, and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in addition to the forthcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 and other bilateral white-ball series.

“It’s an incredible privilege to be given the job of leading the Pakistan men’s national team in white-ball cricket and to return to the world of international cricket after a long absence,” Kirsten said.

“I’m excited about the chance to support the Pakistan men’s national team in limited-overs cricket and hope to make a positive impact.”

“My aim is to bring the Pakistan men’s white-ball team together, utilizing their exceptional abilities to work toward a single goal and succeeding as a team on the pitch.

“Over time, my viewpoint on Pakistani cricket has not changed. The squad is constantly expected to perform at a high standard on a regular basis.

But in team sports, it’s not always easy to stay at the top of your game. It gives me great satisfaction as a coach to see players reach their greatest potential.

“I look forward to working with each player individually and as a team to support their development.”

In the interim, Gillespie will take over for the August home Test matches in the ICC World Test Championship against Bangladesh. In the 2024–25 season, there will also be tests at home in October against England and away in December against South Africa.

“I express my gratitude to the PCB for their belief in my abilities and for granting me the privilege of leading one of the most esteemed and accomplished cricket teams in the conventional format of the game,” Gillespie said.

“Given its illustrious history and fervent fan base, coaching the Pakistan cricket team is an enormous accomplishment for any coach.

I enjoy being able to concentrate on Test cricket because I adore the sport. The fact that Pakistan has such a large talent pool is another thing I adore.

“I like to think that I can contribute in some small manner to the players’ development. I’m taking this role because I want to win tests. I enjoy winning, and I’m confident we have what it takes to succeed.

In the end, it all comes down to playing the kind of cricket we want to play—a style that wins games for us, thrills the crowd, and makes everyone associated with Pakistani cricket happy.

“We have some excellent fast bowlers in Pakistan, and making use of them will be crucial to any success we have.”

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