Zardari laundered money through Ayyan: Zulfiqar Mirza
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KARACHI: Zulfiqar Mirza accused former president Asif Ali Zardari of laundering money through super model Ayyan Ali, and called for the formation of a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to investigate the matter.
In an appearance on the DawnNews show ‘Jaiza’, the former interior minister of Sindh said that the money being laundered to a foreign country belongs to Asif Zardari, asserting that Ayyan Ali was ferried back and forth from Bilawal House with full protocol.
He said that if Ayyan hadn’t been arrested, then she would be Faryal Talpur’s sister-in-law ─ and his.
Mirza said that investigating Zardari for corruption should not be a difficult task for authorities, but that despite the prime minister’s statement, the National Accountability Bureau was not taking action against corrupt people.
PPP is 'not the same'
When questioned about the differences between Asif Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Zulfiqar Mirza said that after hearing how Zardari spoke about his son on television, anyone would disbelieve claims denying a rift between the two.
When asked why there were differences between the two, Mirza claimed that when Bilawal expressed a wish for Rangers to conduct operations in Karachi, he was given a break from party leadership.
Mirza is of the opinion that the People’s Party is not the same as it used to be. Referring to it as a ‘hardcore Zardari League’, he said that only Zardari and ‘his people’ have any say in the party.
The former minister also said that he wants to free the helpless people of Sindh from the current leadership of the PPP.
Watch the complete interview here
Ayyan not cooperating with customs authorities
On April 11, during a hearing at a special customs court, customs authorities presented a report regarding investigation carried out in the money laundering case against Ayyan. Customs authorities present in court stated that Ayyan does not cooperate during investigation.
The court extended Ayyan's judicial remand to 14 days and adjourned the hearing till April 24.
Ayyan was arrested by customs officials on March 14 from Benazir Bhutto International Airport Islamabad after $508,000 were recovered from her possession.
She was arrested for violation of Section 2(s) of the Customs Act 1969 which is a ‘predicate offence’ under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) 2010.
The offence is non-bailable and non-cognisable, which is why the The Federal Board of Revenue's Director General of Intelligence and Investigation is also seeking permission to investigate it.
The FBR fears that the case against Ayyan may break down because it has not been framed under the relevant sections of the law, which would empower the FBR’s DG I&I to pursue it.
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Apr 22, 2015 03:01pm
What's new ?
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Apr 22, 2015 03:04pm
Greed has no boundaries. May god save us from corrupt leaders
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Apr 22, 2015 03:07pm
Makes sense !!!!!
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Apr 22, 2015 03:25pm
Ayyan is just one big fish in a large pond and that for Zardari. Imagine how many other such fish there must be for each of the hundreds of other big shots including the current PM's close and distant friends laundering cash almost daily.
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Apr 22, 2015 03:45pm
Ex-president's PA is innocent. He was there by chance helping a beautiful lady carry her bag.
Both ex-president and PA should be removed from investigation. Sure! And the tooth fairy is real too.
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Apr 22, 2015 03:51pm
Revelations against corrupt rulers coming thick and fast!
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Apr 22, 2015 03:57pm
Alas! Where should the people of this country go for justice? Who is going to sort out these criminals?
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Apr 22, 2015 04:15pm
Oh really mirza sb...
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Apr 22, 2015 04:22pm
true! way to make illegal legal !
"The FBR fears that the case against Ayyan may break down because it has not been framed under the relevant sections of the law, which would empower the FBR’s DG I&I to pursue it."
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Apr 22, 2015 04:31pm
Facts would never be revealed. Big players are coming in the pictures. Pal they all are untouchable.... Nothing matters but the facts. Without them, the science of criminal investigation is nothing more than a guessing game.
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Apr 22, 2015 04:32pm
You would think after stealing billions from PK that the NS and AZ partnership would stop and retire with their money but they built such a strong criminal organization that they have no shame in continuing their crimes. I wonder when will it every stop? signing $100B deals with China means nothing if corruption isn't rooted out
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Apr 22, 2015 04:35pm
Oh but Zulfiqar Sahib, how exactly did you get your "wealth" shifted across the seas which allows you too to enjoy your regular holidays in Europe? After all you were by profession a doctor.
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Apr 22, 2015 04:43pm
This is a test case for the Judiciary... the azad adaliya.
If the culprits behind this money-laundering walk free, then it will be curtains for justice.
It is also a test cases for the PML-N Government.
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Apr 22, 2015 05:19pm
This guy is saying truth as he has been in the inner circles of Zardari. Being Interior Minister of Sind nd PPP stalwart, he will not make false accusations. PM ,Nawaz must act on this immediately.
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Apr 22, 2015 05:19pm
Is there anyone in Pakistan govt, opposition, judiciary, establishment, and/or media to bring justice to this case, which is only for the sake of saving Pakistan please. Can we have the JIT that can bring the truth and punish culprits.
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Apr 22, 2015 05:34pm
Justice please.
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Apr 22, 2015 05:34pm
Come on Mr Mirza there was a time when you'd gladly have given a right hand for Mr Zardari.
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Apr 22, 2015 05:42pm
This is known fact all Pakistani politicians are crooks this should be fully investigated , so sorry for poor people of Pakistan.
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Apr 22, 2015 05:44pm
Why was Zulfiqar Mirza silent at that time - because he was also getting share and now they have refused to give him?
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Apr 22, 2015 05:49pm
Love has no boundaries.
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Apr 22, 2015 06:00pm
Corruption is everywhere. Nothing will happen of this case or any other. It seems PPP or PML-N are untoucthables.
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Apr 22, 2015 06:04pm
There is nothing new in it. Authorities and TV anchors may not be ready to speak about the whole truth but general masses are dead sure about everything Mirza is telling and much much more than that. Pakistan has no future unless corrupt rulers of this country are taken to account. And the misery of this nation is that both of the corrupt ruling families have joined hands and are safeguarding each other. Mr. Zardari has been allowed to robe this nation for 7 years now but Sharifs are no saints either. No one knows about the multi billion dollars deals of Nandipur, metroes and LNG. The people of Pakistan are now only looking towards Raheel Sharif to get a NAB chairman installed who does justice to our money.
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Apr 22, 2015 06:14pm
Don't believe it, Zardari is honest soul so is Ayyan.
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Apr 22, 2015 06:26pm
join the dots, Pak Navy caught a boat loaded with 10 Million dollars in cash destined for middle eastern money laundering haven, Ayyan caught only with petty cash!
Mr Zardari has only one objective to be richest person on the planet without any valid business.
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Apr 22, 2015 06:28pm
Nawaz Sharif and Asif Zardari will not do anything against eachother - thats the very deal!
If any outsider (political or army) comes to challenge them they join hands!
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Apr 22, 2015 06:40pm
Forensic Tests please.
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Apr 22, 2015 07:18pm
Mirza saheb what about your wealth ..recall your life in the medical college when you did not have proper dress...and you depended completely on Jea Sindh organization.and what about share of money you were receiving from Uzair Baloch..
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Apr 22, 2015 07:27pm
Mirza Sb has courage to speak out loud and clear. The government, if it is serious in curbing money laundering which is apparently not expected, should extend the ambit of investigation and bring to book corrupt elements. The government is not serious to bring back the US$2 billion back from the Swiss accounts as it belong to them. God knows how many other corrupt channels and means are used by corrupt mafia in the country. At least these corrupt elements, if they have any sincerity to the nation should not siphon the money abroad and keep their stolen money in Pakistani banks at least.
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Apr 22, 2015 07:42pm
@harmony - "Don't believe it, Zardari is honest soul so is Ayyan."
Don't be a copycat to adopt someone else's name. Be yourself!
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Apr 22, 2015 08:24pm
They caught her just because she is a beautiful girl. How did all the politicians transferred billions of dollars outside Pakistan? There is more to this story than meets the eye.
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Apr 22, 2015 08:31pm
Is anybody out there listening to this man?
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Apr 22, 2015 08:31pm
@Zibbi .... the people of Pakistan would first have to want to save themselves before God comes to their rescue...
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Apr 22, 2015 08:37pm
Zulfiqar Mirza again on news with revealations about connections of Ayan with AZ,and her frequent visits to Bilawal House,while FBR says that the case against Ayan may break down because it has not been framed properly under relevant sections of the law,which would enpower FBR to pursue it.
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Apr 22, 2015 08:55pm
@rukhsar - Do you have any doubt about that? Not only we Pakistanis, but the whole world knows, ex-president, present prime minister and people close to them are all corrupt.
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Apr 22, 2015 09:13pm
Ayyan's must be investigated by JIT. Federal Interior Minister and NAB must realize their responsibilities to nab the culprits.
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Apr 22, 2015 09:24pm
The authorities should also go after the current rulers, who have laundered huge amount of money to overseas destinations. And, their ownership exists as family ownership. They started out at the start of their terms with much smaller ownership and their ownership have shot up & run in billions after so many years in power.
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Apr 22, 2015 09:35pm
AAZ Sb,
Request kindly think hundred times
As to why your dears,nears& all those
Who stood firm during your difficult
Time of Ordeal are leaving U
one by one.
Instead of blaming others,find out the
Reasons with in your self.
(BHOI)
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Apr 22, 2015 09:35pm
The only way to get justice is thru military courts. Otherwise forget about it. Remember what happened to model town incident investigation ? Nothing.
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Apr 22, 2015 09:45pm
Zardari was known as Mister ten percent. I guess he is now Mister hundred percent or even more.
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Apr 22, 2015 09:55pm
Put Ayyan in regular prison and feed her the same food that is given to other prisoners. She would tell you who money she was taking to Dubai in no time
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Apr 22, 2015 10:02pm
Sharif brothers will not investigate. COAS should try this in military court.
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Apr 22, 2015 10:03pm
let us not the other corrupt folks like the Sharif's. Bring them all to justice.
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Apr 22, 2015 11:26pm
Its hard to define corruption but its easy to see when it is there in front of your eyes ...
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Apr 22, 2015 11:53pm
Case against Ayan not framed under relevant sections of law ? Who is responsible for this criminal negligence ? Why rangers are not after this concerned person ? How long will this case go on ? so that powerful ones succeed in their efforts to weaken the case further by using their influence. Investigation needs to be stepped up and finished before it is too late and before attempts are made to get Ayan released due to no evidence presented in courts.
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Apr 23, 2015 12:35am
Well lets see if this gets pursued further or dies down how everything else does in my precious country!
Nevertheless, I just hoped (maybe I am asking too much) that people cared for more than money. If you really wanna earn, be a capitalist business man. Politics is not about minting money!
Majority of our politicians are in the wrong field. Tsk!
Mehkan
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Apr 23, 2015 01:47am
@Khangul
Have the case brought before a judge in Saudi Arabia.
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Apr 23, 2015 02:02am
@Khalid
For now.
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Apr 23, 2015 02:02am
It is amazing to me that models, movie stars, others who actually have a career would jump to do the ex/current political goons a favor such as this one. There are hundreds of thousands of others without work, who would be a much better candidate. Other side of it is the money from most politicians really does belong to Pakistan, so all of that when possible, should be confiscated and maybe help pay the National debt, as it is directly where that money came from to begin with!
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Apr 23, 2015 02:13am
@Abdullah Yousuf
Not framed properly in legal terms mean when the case was brought it violated the Rules of Civil Procedure or the Rules of Criminal Procedure. Any of those sets of rules can be extremely complicated so cases can be thrown out by a judge on a procedural error.
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Apr 23, 2015 03:56am
Also Zardari is responsible Big Bang ,second world war ,all the floods and earthquakes . And rest of Pakistani people are pious and decent people. They don't take bribe , they don't divide in religious and ethnic groups they follow rules and regulation . Once we get rid of Zardari Pakistan will become Switzerland .
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Apr 23, 2015 04:05am
Although I appreciate DAWN publishing this news,but the fact is,its a waste of time,money and resources,all these politicians are UNTOUCHABLES.If that was not the case,Zardari would have been in jail 2 days after he finished his term and the immunity expired.
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Apr 23, 2015 04:14am
Can authorities investigate into two modes killings when ayyan ali model was arrested? who were those models and why were they killed and by whom; can anyone shad a light on their killings?
Looks like same hand is involved behind the killings of those two models, which is behind ayyan ali model?
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Apr 23, 2015 05:15am
It's not Ayaan who is not telling the truth. Its the authorities who don't want her to speak the truth!
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Apr 23, 2015 07:39am
Zulfiqar Mirza sahab, what should be your punishment for providing Asif Ali Zardari a lavish atmosphere in the jail as you mentioned?
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Apr 24, 2015 07:14am
How credible Zulfiqar Mirza is? Why is he so against his jigri brother and friend Zardari now. There must be a big reason. Zulfiqar is no saint. He is as corrupt as his other relatives.
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Apr 24, 2015 02:25pm
@sub chalta hai , yes there isn't any other issue in the country so the whole forces, judiciary, customs, PMLN Federal Government should focus on Ayyan case.
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Apr 24, 2015 03:59pm
Arrest zardari's PA who was assisting in this money laundering and include FBR
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Apr 24, 2015 08:37pm
Mirza saheb has so many self incriminating statements during this interview. Someone should take notice of it.
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Apr 24, 2015 08:39pm
500.000 is nothing for multi-billionaire zardari. why would he send such a less amount via an actress.
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Apr 24, 2015 11:52pm
This matte will get hushed up in a few weeks
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