A recent disclosure by several prominent Pakistani ministers, including Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti, Information Minister Murtaza Solangi, and Finance Minister Shamsad Akhtar, regarding their assets has sparked curiosity and raised questions about their financial holdings. According to the details submitted to the Election Commission, Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar’s assets amount to a staggering Rs. 4,81,82,580, showcasing his ownership of 20 acres of inherited agricultural land valued at Rs. 80 lakh. He also holds 50,000 shares in Pakistan Canola Mining Limited.
Kakar has declared 10 tolas of gold worth Rs. 80,000 and possesses over Rs. 2 crore in two different banks. His furniture is valued at Rs. 4 lakh, revealing a diverse portfolio.
On the other hand, Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti has declared assets, including a Rs. 1 crore, 2 kanal plot in Multan, a Rs. 2.5 crore flat in Multan United Mall, and a Rs. 3.12 crore house in Islamabad. Bugti also disclosed a Rs. 1 crore plot in Quetta.
The assets of Information Minister Murtaza Solangi include a Rs. 1 crore plot in Multan, a Rs. 2.5 crore flat in Multan United Mall, and a Rs. 3.12 crore house in Islamabad. Solangi also owns a Rs. 1 crore plot in Quetta.
Finance Minister Shamsad Akhtar declared a Rs. 5 million Bugti SE Sui share, a 2010 model car worth Rs. 1.2 crore, Rs. 6.7 lakh in cash, and Rs. 6.35 lakh in the bank. His live stock includes 90 camels, 8,870 goats, 4,460 sheep, 400 cows, 80 calves, and 86 buffaloes. The furniture on his property is valued at Rs. 68 lakh, and he possesses live stocks valued at Rs. 6.97 crore.
While the disclosure of these assets is a legal requirement, it also raises questions about the wealth amassed by key political figures in the country. The transparency provided by these declarations contributes to public awareness but may invite scrutiny and calls for further investigation into the sources of such wealth.
