Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is brought to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence offices in New Delhi.—AFP

ISLAMABAD: The Indian authorities on Friday again questioned Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and directed him to stay in the country till Feb 24.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) also interrogated his manager and event manager, reported a private news channel.

The singer was directed to appear before the DRI daily and to remain in the country till Feb 24, sources said.

Rahat along with his manager was arrested at IGI Airport for carrying undeclared dollars and cheques on Feb 14.

Rahat and two others were released by the officials last Monday but their passports had been withheld pending further investigation.

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