Alleged audio call between Ajmal Wazir, ad company representative surfaces

Dunya News

Dunya News has obtained the recording of alleged audio call.

LAHORE (Dunya News) – The recording of an alleged audio call between former Adviser to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Information and Public Relations Ajmal Wazir and an advertisement company representative surfaced on Saturday and has been obtained by Dunya News.

According to details, Ajmal Wazir and advertisement company agent can be heard discussing waiver in GST and other taxes. The representative said to Ajmal Wazir that he will give him 10 percent [commission] instead of two if GST is not deducted.

KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has taken notice of the alleged audio call and ordered to launch inquiry into the matter.

Ajmal Wazir has been removed from his post following allegations of receiving commission through advertisements. The decision was taken by Mahmood Khan and a notification has been issued in this regard.

Adviser to KP CM on Local Bodies and Rural Development Kamran Bangash has been given the portfolio of Information and Public Relations Adviser.

Let it be known that Ajmal Wazir was appointed on March 3, 2020 after removal of the then Information Minister Shaukat Yousafzai.