*ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday ordered aninquiry against Farhat Shahzadi (Farah Khan) on allegations of accumulatingillegal assets beyond known sources of income. *

In a press statement, the anti-graft watchdog has directed DG NAB Lahore toconduct an inquiry against Farhat Shahzadi alias Farah Khan, a close friendof former prime minister’s wife Bushra Bibi, over allegations of illegalassets beyond known sources of income, money laundering and maintainingvarious accounts in the name of different businesses.

“Huge turnover amounting to Rs847 million has been found in Farah’s accountduring last three years, which does not commensurate with her statedaccount profile,” the anti-corruption body said in a press release andadded that these credits were received in Farah Khan’s person account andwithdrawn immediately within a short time period.

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The NAB further said: “While reviewing the income tax returns of FarhatShahzadi, it was allegedly observed that her assets have significantlyincreased form the year 2018 onwards for unknown reasons.”

Moreover, Farhat Shahzadi link also foundtravelling to foreign jurisdictions; 9 times to the USA and six times toUAE, it added.

Earlier, Farah Khan has denied allegations against her, saying she neverinterfered in the governmental affairs, days after the opposition blamedher for having a role in transfer and postings in the Punjab province.

The clarification from Farah Khan, who is considered close to former firstlady Bushra Bibi, came after members from opposition parties and estrangedPTI leader Aleem Khan blamed that she used to play her role in transfer ofofficials in the Punjab province.