ISLAMABAD – Rumours have surfaced over social media claiming that PrimeMinister Imran Khan’s professional photo shoot cost him around “Rs3.5million”.

A post making rounds over the internet had claimed that Irfan Ahson of FineArt Weddings by Irfan had done PM Khan’s photo shoot at the latter’soffice, which cost him a hefty amount of Rs3.5 million.

It had come after the photographer shared his experience of shooting thephoto session.

Twitter criticised the premier for “wasting so much money” amid claims oflaunching an austerity drive.

Later, the photographer, Irfan Ahson, himself stepped in and clarified thatthe photo shoot was but a “gift” to PM Khan.

“HAHAH This is hilarious! I did probono (FREE) as my very tiny little inputfor the Naya Pakistan he envisions! And may he succeed InshaAllah. And yesas my senior from Aitchison he deserved special discount :). Haters willhate!” wrote Irfan in a post on his Instagram account.

As Irfan, still did not mention what exactly did the “gift” cost, thisscribe contacted his studio and learnt that “he had never charged anyone asmuch as Rs3.5 million in his career”.