A convicted impostor’s path to the power corridors in Pakistan

INTERNATIONAL DESK: This is the story of a Pakistani American businessman with a complex and controversial history, who once aspired to join the Biden administration and later formed connections with former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government. His journey has been marked by numerous setbacks and allegations, making it an intriguing tale of persistence, deception, and intrigue.

At the outset, this individual harbored ambitions of joining the Biden administration, but his efforts fell short. Despite his claims of close ties with President Biden, he had to resort to requesting a congressman for a ticket to the Presidential inauguration ceremony, a fact he went to great lengths to obscure using dubious sources.

Despite his persistent proclamations about securing a significant role in the Biden administration, four years have passed, and he remains far from achieving even a minor role in the current administration. His history of resorting to misleading tactics, including the use of fabricated news, demonstrates a knack for deception, although his criminal record has proven to be a substantial impediment to securing employment, even at the most basic level, in any American town.

According to an exclusive report by “The American Reporter,” this individual carries a prior conviction for theft. American media has reported that this Pakistani American businessman, with a theft conviction in Texas, has managed to secure a position as a Special Assistant on Investment under the Pakistani caretaker Prime Minister, despite his troubled past. His social media profiles describe him as a Pakistani American entrepreneur, investor, business magnate, and philanthropist, but his theft conviction cannot be disregarded.

Legal records from Texas reveal that he was sentenced to five years of deferred probation, commencing in January 1992, for a felony theft dating back to September 1990. It is worth noting that although he was sentenced to five years, he served only half of that term, as Texas authorities had prosecuted him for theft, with a minimum felony sentence starting at one year.

This individual, who has previously spent time in an American jail, has been known to engage in questionable behavior, including employing a part-time journalist who he asserts is his personal employee, responsible for conducting urine tests in his medical laboratory.

When one examines his personality and attributes, it becomes apparent that he possesses traits that one might associate with a political figure in Pakistan: deceit, fraud, a criminal record, nepotism, and substantial financial resources. However, despite his relentless efforts, he was unable to secure a position in Imran Khan’s government or Shehbaz Sharif’s government, despite managing to deceive Imran Khan to some extent.

Then, he attempted to become part of the caretaker government in Punjab but faced yet another setback. This “wealthy Pakistani businessman in America” could not secure a government position despite his unyielding attempts until he crossed paths with a soldier who provided a seemingly simple recipe for success.

This soldier emphasized that the true power in Pakistan didn’t rest with politicians and advisers but with other influential figures. He underscored the individual’s criminal background as a potential asset for securing a government position and highlighted the importance of building relationships with those who truly shape Pakistan’s government.

Subsequently, this businessman began associating with key figures who wield significant influence over Pakistan’s political landscape. He openly discussed how he financially supported Pakistani officers and their families, taking responsibility for their plane tickets and shopping.

However, it is essential to acknowledge that he has faced allegations of involvement in significant criminal activities in Pakistan and has been the subject of a murder investigation by the police. Although the matter was recently settled with compensation to the victims, the investigation into these allegations remains ongoing.

Upon the establishment of the federal caretaker government, he remained in Pakistan and cultivated connections with power-brokers. For the first time, he succeeded in directing wealth toward influential figures, ultimately securing the role of Special Adviser in the Federal Cabinet. His primary responsibility is to attract capital to Pakistan, but despite claiming to be the richest Pakistani in America, he has yet to invest a single cent in Pakistan.

The sustainability of his position remains uncertain, as reports circulate that key figures and kingmakers who facilitated his appointment are demanding more, given the high inflation in Pakistan. The future of this individual and his role in Pakistan’s political landscape remains a subject of intrigue and speculation. (GSA)