A series of leaked audio clips from the Prime Minister’s Office revealed Shehbaz Sharif’s discussions with his associates and other officials on various government and party matters. The matter raised serious concerns about the security of the Prime Minister’s office.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry has claimed that the 115-hour-long leaked audio clips are being auctioned on the dark web. According to reports, the clips are being sold at a price of 18 bitcoins, which at the current trading rate (Monday) means more than 340 thousand dollars. In the leaked audio, Prime Minister Shehbaz was heard discussing the possibility of facilitating the import of Indian machinery for a power project handled by Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s son-in-law, Raheel.
In another clip, Prime Minister Shehbaz spoke to PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz about Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, who faced criticism from his party leadership for tough economic decisions. Another clip was a conversation between the Prime Minister, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and Ayaz Sadiq about the resignation of PTI lawmakers from the National Assembly. According to sources, the relevant authorities are investigating the issue on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
PTI Chairman Imran Khan said that Maryam Nawaz is forcing the government to do illegal tasks. It is clear from the leaked tape that her son-in-law was also earning illegally. He further added that they came to power only to make money. “It is better to die than the slavery of these thieves, they come to power only to make money,” he added.
