New details reveal role of UK journalist David Rose in Broadsheet scandal
New details reveal role of UK journalist David Rose in Broadsheet scandal
LONDON (Dunya News) – The Broadsheet scandal has taken a new turn as the role of Daily Mail journalist David Rose has been brought to light. Kaveh Moussavi has accused David Rose of demanding GBP 250,000 to arrange a meeting and settling matters with Barrister Shahzad Akbar.
Kaveh Moussavi has alleged that Daily Mail journalist David Rose arranged his first meeting with Shahzad Akbar, Advisor to PM on Accountability and Interior, at the Royal Garden Hotel in Central London.
He alleged that David Rose had come to his house and the two discussed a meeting with Shahzad Akbar. After the meeting was set, David Rose asked that since such a large sum of money was being cleared by his assistance, what would he get out of the deal?
Kaveh Moussavi went on to say that David Rose told him about a mortgage of GBP 250,000 on his house, which Moussavi agreed to pay off.
Meanwhile, Daily Mail reporter David Rose has claimed that the meeting took place at the request of Moussavi, not himself. David Rose also said that he was offered money by Moussavi but he refused to accept it.
Pakistan is currently carrying out a probe into the Broadsheet scandal for which a high level commission, headed by Justice (retd) Azmat Saeed, has been constituted. The commission has started its work despite objections from the opposition parties.
The Broadsheet Commission will complete the inquiry in 6 weeks. The Commission of Inquiry will examine the selection, appointment process and contracts of the Broadsheet and the International Assets Recovery (IAR).
The Commission will also examine the reasons and implications of the cancellation of contracts with Broadsheet and IAR in 2003. The Commission has also been entrusted with the task of identifying the reasons and implications of Pakistan s payments to Broadsheet in 2008.
The commission headed by Justice (retd) Azmat Saeed will also determine the financial loss to the country as a result of closing various cases. The Broadsheet Inquiry Commission will have the power to summon any person for investigation.
It will further investigate other corruption cases, including corruption over the past 30 years. According to sources, the commission has appointed officers of good repute while all the requirements including logistical support have also been taken into consideration.
