Bilawal should ask father about Surrey palace first: Nisar

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Monday said that instead of hurling allegations against the prime minister, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari should ask his father Asif Ali Zardari about Surrey palace and from where did he arrange money to purchase such a lavish property.

Talking to newsmen after inaugurating NADRA Mega Centre in Islamabad, he said,” Asif Zardari should inform that where did he get $60 million and where the amount was now.”

The minister said Bilawal should also explain from where the money came to buy three palaces in Dubai and other properties in different countries.

Khan said Asif Ali Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto are only leaders of political parties who have not yet declared their assets.

He said, “Zardari remained in power for five years but did not declare his assets.”

Replying to a question, the Minister said Rangers in Karachi are mandated to tackle terrorism, extortion, kidnappings for ransom and target killings and there has been a significant reduction in these crimes there.

Ch. Nisar Ali Khan said there has been much progress in one of the two recent incidents of killing of Amjad Sabri and kidnapping of son of the Chief Justice of Sindh High Court.

Interior Minister said that Army will be deployed for security during forthcoming elections in Azad Kashmir.

He said despite other commitments Pakistan Army has committed to provide troops for the purpose.

He said Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have also been asked to contribute forces. He said that in all twenty-two thousand personnel would be deputed for elections in Azad Kashmir by 18th or 19th of this month.   

The Interior Minister said transparency and fairness of elections in Azad Kashmir is extremely important in view of sham elections across the Line of Control.

The Interior Minister told newsmen that NADRA would formally start sending SMS to family heads after Eid holidays to confirm their family trees.