Pakistani Chaiwala Politician Gul Zafar Khan Turns Out to be a Millionaire!
The documents highlighted that Zafar's assets increased by Rs 184,000 over a year.
Pakistan, August 13: A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Member of National Assembly-elect, who was reported to be a 'chaiwala' (tea seller) during the election campaign, has turned out to be a millionaire. According to a Geo TV report, Gul Zafar Khan, who won from NA-41 (Bajaur) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, owns assets worth over Rs 30 million, according to documents submitted to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
Khan reportedly owns a garment business and have immovable properties worth Rs 10 million, including two houses and agricultural land worth Rs 12 million. The documents highlighted that Zafar's assets increased by Rs 184,000 over a year.
He used to make tea at a hotel in Rawalpindi before he was given ticket by Imran Khan's party. The pictures of Zafar serving tea to people of his area were snapped ahead of the July 25 polls. However, a viral video of him serving tea was recorded after the polls. Khan was quoted saying, “This is my job and I have been appointed as the MNA from here". He further added that his main focus would be to impart education to all and improve basic institutions.
(With additional inputs from PTI)
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