Why the Tosha Khana case is a hot potato?
The sale of three watches given as a gift to ousted PM Imran Khan by foreign dignitaries is deemed as illegal by the ECP. Here are the reported facts: Khan sold the luxury watches earning huge profits. The sale would have been absolutely legal, had he followed the law. “Tosha Khana (Management and Regulation) Act (Amended 2022) lays down the following rules: India will not use Pakistan’s land to send wheat to Afghanistan Top 10 global conflicts to watch in 2023 For more such Opinions click here. When any person of position visits abroad, he or she may receive gifts. The Prime Minister and President may not receive any personal gifts as per law. If a gift’s value is equal to Rs 30,000 or below, it can be retained by receiver. A gift above this value must be deposited at the Tosha Khana. The Chief of Protocol, Foreign Ministry and Pakistan Embassy of a country visited by a dignitary from Pakistan must declare gifts for visiting officials in their record. Mr Khan however, failed to mention any gift received from his 5 trips out of a total of 13. In case of a sale after gifts being deposited in Tosha Khana, … Continue reading Why the Tosha Khana case is a hot potato?
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