Toshakhana-II verdict in line with constitution, says Barrister Aqeel Malik |
– Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik on Saturday said that the verdict announced against former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana-II case was fully in line with the Constitution and the law.
In a statement, Barrister Aqeel Malik maintained that the former PTI chairman had clearly violated legal provisions. He alleged that Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi deliberately undervalued a Bulgari jewellery set to obtain it at a fraction of its actual price, causing loss to the national exchequer.
He added that accountability under the law was essential to uphold transparency and the rule of law.
Separately, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani said that all state gifts were required to be deposited in the Toshakhana in accordance with established rules. He alleged that the gift was unlawfully purchased at a........