The magnificent palace-like house in Islamabad shown in the
drama “Parizaad” has always been a source of curiosity for the viewers. People
used to think it was the property of a big industrialist, landlord, or secret
capitalist, but the details that have come to light have surprised everyone.
The surprising revelation has been that the real owner of
this magnificent palace is Qaiser Iqbal Jadoon, a Grade 12 Head Clerk in the
Communication and Works (C&W) Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, who is said
to be a resident of Sylt area of Abbottabad and was known as “Babu Qaiser” in
the department.
Qaiser Iqbal’s name came to the fore when the investigation
into the alleged Kohistan mega corruption scandal of Rs 40 billion began.
During the investigation, when the assets of various officers and employees
were examined, properties worth billions of rupees, cash, gold, vehicles and
foreign currency surprisingly came to light. The same investigation revealed
that the palace-like house used in the drama “Parizaad” is also owned by Qaiser
Iqbal, which people considered to be the home of a legendary rich person.
According to sources, after the actions of NAB and
investigative agencies, Qaiser Iqbal surrendered frozen assets worth more than
Rs 1.235 billion in the accountability court. These assets include Rs 560
million in cash, one kilogram of gold, five expensive vehicles and thousands of
dollars and pounds. It was further revealed that the money obtained from
corruption was invested in various businesses in the country and abroad, while
several properties were also purchased.
This case has raised questions about the government system
not only in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but also in the entire country. People are
wondering how a Grade 12 clerk can acquire such huge wealth and a luxurious
lifestyle. There is also a strong reaction to this matter on social media and
people are calling it one of the biggest financial scandals in the history of
Pakistan. Many quarters are calling this scandal not just the corruption of one
individual but the failure of the entire system, where billions of rupees were
allegedly looted for years and no one was there to ask questions.
The palace that was shown as a symbol of power, wealth and
terror in the drama “Pari Zaad” is now becoming a symbol of alleged corruption,
illegal wealth and looting of government coffers. This case also reflects the
fact that corruption has taken root in government institutions in Pakistan,
where even a modest government employee becomes the owner of assets worth
billions of rupees while the common citizen suffers from inflation,
unemployment and lack of basic amenities.
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