Former federal minister Sheikh Rashid lands in hot waters
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The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has issued a summons to Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, the former federal minister and leader of the Awami Muslim League (AML), in connection with the National Crime Agency (NCA) £190 million Scandal, also known as the Al-Qadir Trust Case. The anti-corruption watchdog has directed Sheikh Rashid Ahmed to appear before them on the upcoming Tuesday.
This development follows an earlier incident on May 24 when Sheikh Rashid skipped a scheduled appearance before NAB for questioning regarding the NCA £190 million scandal.
Sheikh Rashid Ahmed's summons by NAB is tied to his previous role as a member of Imran Khan's cabinet, which made the decision concerning the settlement of £190 million from the United Kingdom. The Al-Qadir Trust case, initially launched by NAB, revolves around allegations against Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, and others for acquiring significant land holdings under the guise of Al Qadir University Trust, resulting in a reported loss of 190 million pounds to the national exchequer.
These individuals are accused of allegedly facilitating the transfer of Rs50 billion, equivalent to 190 million pounds at the time, from Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) to the government.
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan had established the Trust for the Al-Qadir University Project on December 26, 2019. Notably, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) subsequently rebranded the case, formerly known as the Al-Qadir Trust case, to 'National Crime Agency £190m Scandal' as part of its ongoing investigation into the matter. The summons to Sheikh Rashid Ahmed adds another layer of intrigue to this complex legal saga
