In a recent revelation, the details of the assets owned by prominent Pakistani ministers have been disclosed by ‘Geo News,’ shedding light on their financial standings. The documentation reveals the assets of Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, Minister of Information Murtaza Solangi, and Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin.
Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar’s Assets:
According to available documents, Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar possesses assets worth Rs. 48,182,580, including a significant inheritance of 20 acres of agricultural land valued at Rs. 800,000. Kakar is a shareholder in Pakistan Chagai Mining Limited, with 50,000 shares. The disclosure further indicates ownership of gold worth Rs. 80,000, investments exceeding Rs. 2 million in two banks, and furniture valued at Rs. 400,000 in his residence.
Shaukat Tarin’s Asset Details:
Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin’s assets, as per the disclosed documents, include a house in Karachi DHA worth Rs. 4 million and a plot in Karachi DHA valued at Rs. 1.25 million. Additionally, he has received two properties as gifts from his father and holds Pakistan certificates worth Rs. 279 million. Tarin also owns shares valued at over Rs. 300,000 in his P.S.O. Moreover, he has invested Rs. 947,000 in NIB Bank, holds a whopping Rs. 10.96 million in T-Bills, and maintains Rs. 2.41 million in the TDR Bank Al-Habib.
Tarin’s personal assets consist of gold worth Rs. 200,000, Rs. 1.946 million in cash, and Rs. 3.924 million across various bank accounts. His furniture has a recorded value of Rs. 200,000.
Murtaza Solangi’s Asset Breakdown:
The disclosed details of Information Minister Murtaza Solangi’s assets reveal ownership of assets worth Rs. 232 million. His primary residence is valued at Rs. 127 million, and his wife possesses two homes in Islamabad worth a combined Rs. 2.31 million. Additionally, Solangi owns shares in S.M.C. Private Limited, with a value of Rs. 25,000.
Solangi’s gold holdings are valued at Rs. 70,000, and he owns a car valued at Rs. 1.2 million. His cash holdings include Rs. 189,300, and his wife holds Rs. 269,300 in cash. Furthermore, Solangi has Rs. 319,000 in bank accounts and furniture valued at Rs. 1 million.
These disclosures provide a glimpse into the financial portfolios of key government figures, fostering transparency and accountability in Pakistani politics. The detailed breakdown of their assets showcases a variety of holdings, including real estate, shares, gold, and cash. The transparency in revealing such information is crucial for maintaining public trust and ensuring that public officials are held accountable for their financial dealings.
