How Can Pandora Papers Make Difference to Pakistan?
Some 700 Pakistanis are also named in the secret documents published by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)
A trove of leaked documents on offshore companies dubbed Pandora Papers has disclosed the hidden wealth of 700 influential people in Pakistan who have them.
Along with several others, 700 people in Pakistan are named in the Pandora Papers published by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) have a major share in $7 trillion stolen money.
Special Assistant to Chief Minister of Punjab on Information & Special Initiatives Hassan Khawar took to his Twitter account.
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He mentioned that $7 trillion is three times the size of the UK’s GDP.
$7 trillion in stolen assets – thats 3 times UK’s GDP just to give a comparison.
PM’s stance: All citizens mentioned in Pandora Papers to be investigated & if any wrongdoing is established appropriate action will be taken.
Other countries should take a page from our play book. https://t.co/99YfxFuuGl
— Hasaan Khawar (@hasaankhawar) October 3, 2021
All this wealth is stolen money by public officials, politicians, and other professionals that have been parked in offshore accounts.
The social media users have called for the recovery of money from 700 Pakistanis on the list as they believe it can change things for the country.
Not just empty investigations, proper investigations with punishment and penalties along with recovery of money… MBS Model needs to be applied here… Detain the 700 and make them pay!!!
— Omer Sabir (@Omzey) October 4, 2021
The colossal task now is to tighten the noose around them and recover the ill-gotten wealth. if recovered such a staggering amount of money successfully, it might prove a game changer for the ruling party in the upcoming general election.
— Suleman shah (@Suleman61875216) October 3, 2021
