By Irum Saleem
So called anchor Aftab Iqbal who is absconding has been under severe criticism after revelations that he was gifted three TV channels by arrested former ISI chief Gen Faiz Hameed.
Former Nawaz Sharif government appointed PEMRA chief Absar Alam has alleged how Faiz Hameed took the TV channel from Indus News network owner on gun point and gifted to Aftab Iqbal.
Aftab Iqbal reportedly had fled the country since the PDM regine took over and currently he is living in the UAE.
انڈس نیوز کے 4 لائسنس تھے۔ مالک کو اٹھاکر ٹارچر کیا گیا، تہہ خانے میں ڈال کر اس سے انڈس نیوز کی ملکیت چھوڑنے کیلئے دستخط کروائے گئے پیسہ ملک ریاض اور ٹاپ سٹی ہاؤسنگ سوسائٹی کے مالک کا لگا اور "آپ نیوز" شروع کیا گیا. آفتاب اقبال کو 2297 شیئر منتقل کیے گئے
— Azhar Abbas (@AyZi) August 17, 2024
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Iqbal used to say that God gifted him three to four TV channels. But in fact Hameed was that person who did it so.
Aftab Iqbal reportedly made billions and now living a luxurious life abroad. He may not return the country till the PMLN government is in place.
Who knows the Shehbaz government goes after him abroad and bring him back. PAK DESTINY