Helicopter misuse case: Imran Khan questioned by anti-graft body
Islamabad, Aug 7 : Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and Prime Minister in-waiting Imran Khan was questioned by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Peshawar on Tuesday in a case pertaining to his alleged misuse of the provincial government's helicopters during his party's tenure in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The anti-corruption body is investigating Khan for causing a Rs 2.17 million loss to the provincial exchequer by using the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's helicopters -- Mi-17 and an Ecureuil helicopter -- for 74 hours.
A questionnaire prepared by NAB with 15 queries was handed to Khan and his lawyers. The PTI chief has 15 days to submit his response. Khan was accompanied by former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak and former speaker of the provincial assembly Asad Qaiser, Geo News reported.
The anti-corruption body officials said that Khan was "interrogated inside the NAB office for more than one hour".
Khan had been summoned by the accountability body on July 18, but had sought more time to appear due to his "busy schedule". He had submitted an application to the NAB through his counsel Babar Awan seeking another date to appear in the case.
On January 29, Geo News reported that the former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government spent millions of rupees on Khan's use of the provincial government's helicopters.
The former cricketer is scheduled to take oath of office as the Prime Minister next week.
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NRI Kannadiga community should achieve greater accomplishments: Dr. Arathi Krishna
Bahrain: Dr. Arathi Krishna, Vice President of the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Forum, Government of Karnataka, participated as the Guest of Honour at the prestigious Global Women’s Economic Forum and Exhibition held on January 13, 2025 in Bahrain.
The international event, known for its pivotal role in empowering women entrepreneurs and professionals, provided a unique platform for showcasing business innovations and fostering leadership among women.
During the event, Dr. Krishna emphasized the significance of women’s contributions to entrepreneurship and technological advancements. She noted that the forum's dynamic workshops, panel discussions, and expert speeches offered specialized insights into innovative practices, financial management, and the adoption of new technologies. These knowledge-sharing opportunities are designed to support emerging women entrepreneurs, enabling them to thrive in a competitive global marketplace.
Highlighting the transformative power of such initiatives, Dr. Krishna remarked on the growing achievements of women entrepreneurs in traditionally male-dominated sectors. She acknowledged that the event not only celebrated success stories from across the globe but also inspired young women to pursue entrepreneurship and leadership roles. The participation of women-led businesses from diverse nations underscored the universal nature of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.
Dr. Krishna also engaged in thoughtful discussions with successful women leaders and interacted with representatives of various Kannada associations in Bahrain. She reiterated her appeal to the global NRI Kannada community to strive for excellence and greater accomplishments in their respective fields.
