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In Letter To Shahbaz, Nawaz Tells PML-N UAE Hands over Data of

to ‘Ensure Azadi March Is a Success’ Pakistanis with Residence

The data was collected from the Dubai Land Department (DLD) at the conclusion of a three-day
PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal (left) looks on as JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman (centre) reads the contents of Nawaz Sharif’s letter to Shahbaz (Oct 8-10) meeting in Dubai. Pakistan was represented in the meeting by Federal Board of Rev-
Sharif. — PML-N enue (FBR) Secretary for International Taxes Sajida Kausar. — AFP/File
Lahore: Incarcerated former prime aside all convenience and fight for our tions was the right decision,” said Iqbal, Islamabad: The country’s top tax nationals who have obtained iqama
minister Nawaz Sharif has relayed rights.” adding, “We support his ‘Azadi March’.” machinery claims to have received (work permit) in order to hide their
a message via a letter to all mem- “When the country’s honor, its Iqbal called on all opposition par- data of the Pakistani nationals who illegal wealth.
bers of the PML-N “to ensure that self-respect is at stake, we must stand up ties to participate in the march. have obtained residence by invest- The FBR had on Aug 22 sent a
the anti-government protest (Azadi and defend our rights,” read the letter. Rehman, while addressing the ments in the United Arab Emirates letter to the UAE, seeking informa-
March) is a success”. Nawaz requested Rehman, who press conference, said that he is grateful in a bid to hide their illegal wealth. tion about all Pakistani nationals
The letter, dated October 10, is has called on all parties to join him in to the PML-N for extending its support The data was collected from the who have obtained iqama and resi-
addressed to his brother, PML-N Presi- the march, to release a “comprehensive to his call for a march. Dubai Land Department (DLD) at dence through investment.
dent Shahbaz Sharif, and its contents program” regarding the march. “PML-N, PPP, Awami National the conclusion of a three-day (Oct The sources said the Dubai
were discussed with JUI-F chief Mau- The former premier said that he Party, Qaumi Watan Party and Mutta- 8-10) meeting in Dubai. Pakistan meeting was a follow-up to the let-
lana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday. “gave a lot of thought” to Rehman’s pro- hida Majlis-i-Amal are all with us,” he was represented in the meeting by ter sent to the UAE authorities.
Nawaz had announced two days posals. Rehman had met Nawaz and in- declared. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Taking to Twitter, FBR chair-
ago that he had written a letter to Shah- formed him of the discussions held in a He said that an ‘Azadi March com- Secretary for International Taxes man Shabbar Zaidi said he was
baz detailing the future course of action meeting of the JUI-F central executive mittee’ oversees all march-related mat- Sajida Kausar. pleased to say that a very productive
of the party, and had expressed hope committee. ters on a daily basis and that a session of Well-placed sources told Dawn meeting had been held in Dubai on
that the PML-N president would brief In a press conference following the party’s central executive committee that the FBR’s international taxes Oct 9-10 on the matter of exchange
the media on it. the meeting, PML-N senior leader Ah- will be held on October 24 after which wing was scrutinizing the data and of information under the avoidance
Nawaz in the letter, a copy of san Iqbal said that a party delegation the final agenda for the march will be those identified with correct ad- of double taxation treaty. “Dubai
which was available with Dawn.com, had called on Rehman and put forth announced. dresses and accurate identification Land Department will instantly
reiterated his support to the JUI-F chief the PML-N’s recommendations for the “There is still time. The govern- would be served notices for tax col- provide details of Pakistani owners
Maulana Fazlur Rehman for his march march. ment should resign and go home,” said lection. of Dubai properties. Iqama abuse is
on Islamabad. “This is the time to stand “Nawaz Sharif has said that mau- Rehman. “If they don’t voluntarily do However, the DLD has yet to also being handled,” he tweeted.
up,” he wrote. “This is the time to set lana sahib’s call for a protest post-elec- so, we will be forced to send them home. provide data about the Pakistani DATA, P26
Fazlur Rehman Warns Government against Sabotaging ‘Azadi March’

“We are seeking an assurance of peace against our message of peace,” says the JUI-F chief. — DawnNewsTV/File The JUI-F volunteers. — DawnNewsTV/File
Peshawar: Jamiat Ulema-i- ership even at the cost of their abad, he said, adding, “We are of the Western world agenda,” Photo provided by the author
Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Fazlur lives. seeking an assurance of peace said Rehman, adding that the “When you are marching
Rehman on Sunday warned the Talking about political against our message of peace.” country was going backwards on roads in uniform it means
government against creating support for the march, he said “We will be able to sustain due to the “incompetent ruler”. that you are erecting a force.
hurdles in the way of the “Azad that all parties are on the same your baton-charge but you will “The economy is sinking, This is a violation of the Na-
March” and said that the march page. “The march will begin on not even be able to withstand factories are being shut and tional Action Plan (NAP) and
will be peaceful. October 27 to show solidarity a mere puff of air we blow on traders are in distress, while will not be tolerated,” said You-
Addressing the party’s Sa- with the Kashmiris.” you,” he warned. “We will go the prime minister in an ef- sufzai.
lar Force, comprised of volun- The JUI-F leader said he is forward as we have no option fort to support the economy “I know who is pushing
teers, he said on Sunday that “in touch with all political par- to turn back.” has now moved on from poul- Rehman; money is pushing
his party workers have opted ties over the march”. The JUI-F chief said that try and livestock to langars,” he him. He is threatening institu-
for a peaceful protest for their Addressing the govern- an “illicit government” had said. tions, he is trying to use semi-
rights. “Our party workers and ment, he said, “We are peaceful been imposed on the country KP govt responds: Later in nary students,” the minister
seminary students have always people, we will not attack the through a “theft of votes”. the day, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said.
respected the Constitution,” he parliament or the PTV. Unlike “No one comes [to the air- Information Minister Shaukat The information minister
said. you, we will not hang trousers port] to welcome him when Yousafzai warned the JUI-F added that the JUI-F chief was
On the occasion, the vol- on the walls of institutions.” our fake prime minister goes against the stick-wielding, uni- struggling to get incarcerated
unteers presented a guard of It is not only a political on a foreign visit. The pup- formed workers marching on former prime minister Nawaz
honor to Rehman. They took party, but the entire nation, pet [prime minister] has been the roads. Sharif and former president
oath of safeguarding the lead- which is coming to Islam- imposed for implementation The JUI-F volunteers. — Asif Ali Zardari out of jail.
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