Pakistan
Another alleged audio clip of Shehbaz Sharif leaks online
Another audio clip surfaces, purportedly of Shehbaz talking about the appointment of ‘special assistants’
Islamabad: Six days after a leaked audio recording of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders was released, another one surfaced on Thursday purportedly featuring Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif talking about selection of his special assistants.
In recent days, several audios, allegedly featuring government officials and PTI leaders, have surfaced.
Following the release of a set of audio clippings Imran Khan talking about alleged ‘horse trading’, another controversial audio leak surfaced today.
The clip making rounds on social media seemingly features a conversation between Shehbaz Sharif and some unidentified man.
Notably, the premier formed a high-power investigation committee to probe the issue, particularly the leaks that involved the PM House.
Transcribed Audio
In today’s audio leak an unidentified person can be heard telling Shehbaz Sharif that Economic Affairs Minister Ayaz Sadiq has communicated to him regarding Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) asking ‘shares’ for Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM).
"Yes, Bilawal had spoken to me about it," Shehbaz responded.
The man then tells the Prime Minsiter to look into the matter as the government already has to appoint Zafar Mehmood and Mr Jahanzaib. To this Shehbaz Sharif replied: "Share the document, it's not just PPP but others as well".
“I will tell you a final number today,” said the unidentified man.
However, the unknown man, then, informs the premier that if PPP is accommodating then MQM and JUI will also ask for shares, adding that the MQM is recommending the name of Malik Ahmed Ali, who had a critical role in the deal.