ISLAMABAD: Important information has been revealed in NAB’s investigation in Toshakhana, it has been revealed that the system for checking the exact value of priceless gifts does not exist in Pakistan. According to the NAB report, the price of the gift of 3 billion 16 crores was estimated at 180 lakhs in Pakistan, half of the amount was paid 90 lakhs and was kept by the former prime minister and Bushra Bibi. On estimating from Dubai, it was found that the exchequer suffered a loss of 1 billion 57 crores, 37 lakhs, FBR’s committee of Collectorate of Customs showed inability to estimate. The Industries and Production Division was also contacted, the Industries and Production Division said that the Gems and Jewelery Development Company was inactive, the Gems and Jewelery Traders Association also could not estimate the value. Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation also said that they cannot tell the price, they sent MLAs to UK, UAE, Italy and Switzerland but got no response. Imran Bashir of Embo Ampex FZE was hired by the Pakistan Consulate General in Dubai. The former prime minister and Bushra BG could have kept the gift only by giving 1 billion 57 crore 37 lakhs. In Pakistan, there was no evidence of bribery or giving a low price against the government officials. Online
