Shibli Faraz's tax documents stolen from Islamabad residence

Published July 22, 2017
PTI leader Shibli Faraz talks on his phone outside the Islamabad residence he says was burgled. Photo: Nadir Guramani
PTI leader Shibli Faraz talks on his phone outside the Islamabad residence he says was burgled. Photo: Nadir Guramani

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader Shibli Faraz claimed Saturday that his house in Islamabad sector F-7 was burgled by unknown persons, who made off with "important documents" including details of his tax returns, property papers and records of the Ahmed Faraz Trust.

Shibli, who is the son of renowned poet Ahmed Faraz, said the house had been empty for the past few years and that he had transferred his documents there from his office.

A view of the room from where Shibli Faraz says his documents were stolen.
A view of the room from where Shibli Faraz says his documents were stolen.

Shibli insisted that the break-in was an attempt to malign him and his party. The people responsible for the theft wanted to get their hands on documents that could be used to defame and blackmail him and the PTI, he said.

He added that "stunts like these" will not deter him or his party.

Shibli has demanded that law enforcement officers investigate the matter thoroughly. A complaint has been registered with police and law enforcement officers have conducted a thorough search of the house.

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