ISLAMABAD
An alleged leaked audio clip of Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has gone viral on social media in which he could be heard discussing about some shady transaction made to disgruntled PML-N leader Jaleel Ahmed Sharaqpuri.
Development comes a day after the ruling PML-N lost two key provincial assembly seats when two of their MPAs — Faisal Khan Niazi and Mian Jaleel Ahmed Sharaqpuri – tendered their resignations ahead of crucial Punjab by-polls.
In the purported leaked conversation between Rashid and the other person identified as Gul Zaman, the former could be heard saying that payment has been made to Sharaqpuri. To which Gul Zaman replied, “fear God, don’t talk this matter on the phone”.
“I am not talking to India, what is the situation in the city? Beeper has been given on your basis,” replied Rashid.
Reacting to the development, Rashid confirmed the authenticity of the audio clip saying government officials were tapping his phone calls. “It is my voice and I was just joking about the payment.”
Meanwhile, the PML-N leader has denied receiving any payment saying he had no links with Rashid.
“Sheikh Rashid is lying about me. Sheikh Rashid is a crook and he is not sincere with (PTI chairman) Imran Khan,” he added.
