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Corruption charges have landed Imran Khan in hot water
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan appears to be in hot water following his ouster due to massive corruption. On Thursday, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) gave the go light to a thorough probe into Farah Khan, a close friend of Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi’s unlawful riches. Farah has amassed unlawful assets outside of his recognized source of income since 2018, according to the NAB.
In an official statement, the NAB stated that Farah Khan’s accounts had shown a high turnover of over Rs 847 million during the previous three years. It went on to say that Khan amassed her money from an undisclosed source of income since the figures in her declared accounts did not match those in accounts from years before Imran Khan’s administration took power.
“Such credits were generated in her account and withdrew within a short period following credit,” it said. Khan had also traveled to other countries regularly, according to the anti-graft authority, nine times to the United States and six times to the United Arab Emirates. Khan, however, left for Dubai on April 5 this year despite the suspicions of corruption. Her spouse had already left the country.
The NAB believes Farah Khan has amassed more financial fortune since the Imran Khan administration took office, according to sources. Farah Khan was previously caught flaunting a $9000 purse on one of her international trips.
Farah Khan’s story isn’t the only one involving corruption. The NAB is also looking into the income of her family members, including her husband, sister, and father-in-law.
It’s worth noting that Imran Khan, the former Pakistan Prime Minister, is also suspected of huge corruption. Khan is said to have robbed the Pakistani government of more than Rs 40 crores, according to reports (Pakistani currency). At the request of then-National Assembly Speaker Asad Kaisar Imran, he hired 72-year-old lawyer Abdul Latif Yousufzai. Yousufzai was cleared for a salary of Rs 19 lakh per month (Pakistani currency). According to sources, Yousufzai received Rs 30 lakh from the Pakistani government last year for various costs, including wages.
It’s also worth mentioning that Imran Khan hired more than 200 individuals to the Parliament secretariat, all of whom were either his family or close allies, at wages that were higher than typical. In addition, in 2019, Khan created a dream institution, Al Qadir University, for Rs 56 crores (Pakistani currency), and named his wife Bushra Bibi as a Trustee member. Today, the institution, which gets millions of rupees in contributions, has just 37 students.
According to reports, the Al Qadir administration claims to be a university, but the Punjab Higher Education Department has yet to acknowledge it. From January to December 2021, the trust collected donations totaling Rs 180 million (Pakistani currency). The trust’s overall income from July 2020 to June 2021 was Rs 101 million (Pakistani currency), whereas its total expenditure, including pay for employees and laborers, was roughly Rs 8.58 million (Pakistani currency).
Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, his son Abdullah Khaqan Abbasi, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, and others have been charged with awarding the LNG Terminal-1 contract through ‘non-transparent means,’ according to the anti-graft authority.
Police register FIR and launch search for accused after late-night incident.
The Case
A woman travelling home after attending a party in Chembur has alleged that her cab driver tried to molest her after stopping the vehicle at an isolated location in Navi Mumbai during the early hours of September 6.
According to her complaint, the incident took place around 1:30 am. The driver reportedly stopped the cab on the roadside, saying he wanted to drink water. After getting back into the vehicle, he allegedly moved to the back seat, held the woman’s hand and tried to remove her clothes despite her resistance.
The woman strongly protested, following which the driver allegedly fled from the spot. She then contacted her family and approached the police to report what had happened. Police identified the accused as Mohammed Afzal Sheikh and registered an FIR based on the woman’s complaint. Multiple police teams have reportedly been formed to trace and arrest him.
Investigators are using technical information and other leads to locate the accused. Police have said the complaint is being taken seriously and that appropriate legal action will follow. The incident has once again raised concerns about the safety of passengers travelling alone in cabs during late-night hours. Police are continuing their investigation into the case.
Thousands of devotees join colourful processions as towering idols arrive in Navi Mumbai.
The Grand Ganesh Celebration
With Ganesh Chaturthi just around the corner, the festive spirit has already taken over Navi Mumbai. Vashi and CBD Belapur witnessed enthusiastic celebrations as devotees gathered to welcome two towering Ganesh idols.
In Vashi Sector 17, the 12-foot idol of Navsala Pavnara Maharaja arrived on September 4 amid the beats of dhol-tasha and chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya.” Nearly 3,000 devotees took part in the welcome procession. The idol, depicting Lord Ganesha seated on an elephant, will be installed in a grand replica of a royal palace. The mandal is celebrating its 43rd year.
Meanwhile, CBD Belapur Sector 2 welcomed the CBD Cha Raja, a 12.5-foot idol prepared by renowned sculptor Bhendkar from Chembur. A large number of devotees gathered to seek Bappa’s blessings during the arrival ceremony.
The mandal, now entering its 44th year, is creating a replica of the famous Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura as this year’s main attraction.
Beyond the grandeur, the celebrations also reflect Navi Mumbai’s spirit of unity. People from different communities come together to participate in aarti, puja and havan at the mandal. As the city prepares for Ganesh Chaturthi, these celebrations have brought communities together and set the mood for a festival filled with devotion, tradition and togetherness.
Traditional performances, a vibrant procession and an eco-friendly idol mark the beginning of Ganeshotsav in Vashi.
The Grand Celebration
The festive spirit of Ganeshotsav came alive in Vashi as the Ganraj Vashi Cha Raja Public Ganeshotsav Mandal, Sector 16A, began its 43rd year with a grand idol arrival ceremony.
The procession started from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk and made its way to the main pandal amid the energetic beats of dhol-tasha. Thousands of devotees joined the celebrations, turning the streets into a sea of devotion and excitement.
Traditional performances added to the charm of the procession. Mardani Khel demonstrations, a colourful Lezim performance and the presence of a Govinda troupe drew loud cheers from the crowd. The Govindas formed a human pyramid and offered a special salute to Ganraj Vashi Cha Raja.
The event was attended by BJP corporator Anjali Valunj, mandal president and social worker Vijay Valunj, social worker Ajay Valunj, along with mandal office-bearers, volunteers and devotees. This year, the mandal has also focused on protecting the environment. The Ganesha idol, depicting Lord Ganesha seated on an elephant, has been made from paper as part of its eco-friendly initiative.
The organisers said the mandal has been preserving culture and tradition for 43 years and was among the first in Navi Mumbai to organise an idol arrival ceremony. They also invited devotees from across Navi Mumbai and Maharashtra to visit the mandal and seek Bappa’s blessings.
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