ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is chairing a meeting of theNational Security Committee (NSC) today (Wednesday) to discuss audio leaksthat features his purported talks with ministers and government officials.
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, FinanceMinister Ishaq Dar, other cabinet members and heads of all armed forces areattending the meeting wherein matters related to flood situation will alsobe discussed.
There was a storm on social sites as people express shock at the waysensitive audios had purportedly leaked from the Prime Minister’s Office.The opposition also raised questions over the security of the PrimeMinister’s Office.
A day earlier, the premier termed the audio leaks of conversations tookplace in the Prime Minister’s Office a serious breach, adding that theincident had put the prestige of the country at stake.
Addressing a press conference in the federal capital after wrapping up hisforeign tour, the premier said: “It is an important matter and needs to beinvestigated thoroughly”. He announced that a high-level committee will beformed to probe the audio leaks.
“Who will now have meeting the Prime Minister?” Sharif questioned whilelamenting over the major security lapse at the country’s top office.
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*The Leaked Audio*
It all started when a leaked phone call allegedly between Shehbaz Sharifand a government official surfaced online.
In the so-called leaked audio, the premier could be heard saying that PML-Nvice president Maryam Nawaz asked him to import machinery for a power plantfrom India for her son-in-law Raheel – husband of Mehrunnisa.
In response, the man, who is alleged to be PM’s principal secretary TauqeerShah, warned PM Shehbaz about the serious consequences of the move. PrimeMinister then told him to discuss the situation with the daughter ofdeposed PM Nawaz, saying he will personally meet him after his return fromTurkey.
