ISLAMABAD: Investigators probing the killing of prominent Kenyan journalist Arshad Sharif have sought details in a second letter to Dubai authorities.
Sharif was invited to come and stay in Kenya by Waqar Ahmed, a Nairobi-based property developer who was the brother of Khurram Ahmed, who was driving the journalist on the fateful night of October 23, when he was accosted by the Kenyan police. They were killed in the rain of bullets In a secluded area.
A two-member probe committee – comprising FIA director Athar Wahid and IB deputy director general Umar Shahid Hamid – asked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to provide complete records to the authorities, including the CC of Arshad Sharif’s residence. Includes TV footage and his movements in the UAE since August. 10 to 20.
Investigators probing Sharif’s murder also sought answers as to why Arshad Sharif’s visa to Dubai was cancelled. He also demanded the call data record of the slain journalist’s mobile phone.
The investigation team also sought the phone records of Salman Iqbal and Tariq Wasi.
According to report, UAE official met Arshad Sharif on August 19.
The investigation team said in a report that Salim Abdullah, an official of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government, allegedly met Sharif at Hotel Millennium Al-Basrah, Al-Basrah, Dubai on August 19 (from 2pm UAE time). between 4 p.m.) had met.
Pakistani investigators have written to the Pakistani Consulate General in Dubai to help the Pakistani team along with the Dubai Police to identify Salim Abdullah.
Sharif arrived in Kenya on August 20 on an invitation letter sent by Waqar Ahmad, who was being driven by his brother Khurram Ahmad at the time of his murder. Waqar told the police that he had invited and hosted Sharif at the behest of Tariq Wasi.
The Pakistani fact-finding team has written a second letter to the Dubai authorities to provide information, which has not been shared so far despite two requests.
