Other notable recipients included the First Lady, IT Minister Shaza Fatima, Power Minister Awais Leghari, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema, Speaker of the National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and senior officials such as the President’s Military Secretary, President’s Spokesperson Murtaza Solangi, Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi, Secretary IT, Secretary Economic Affairs, and DG Minerals Dr. Nawaz Ahmed Virk.
The records reveal a wide range of items received. These included religious models of Roza-e-Rasool, Khana Kaaba, and Makkah Mukarramah, paintings, perfumes, watches, shields, carpets, swords, daggers, vases, coffee sets, tea sets, royal caps, souvenirs, musical instruments, scarves, ties, blankets, decorative pieces, table clocks, Metro Bus models, and other unique gifts.
Some notable entries include:
President Asif Ali Zardari: Decorative wooden boxes, floral porcelain bowls, perfumes, oud incense, a model of Nimrud, watches, prayer beads, and a box containing a robe.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif: Silver vases, tea sets, shields, decorative pieces, a Metro Bus model, portraits, shirts, mufflers, blankets, and a model of Makkah Mukarramah.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar: Russian traditional frame, Moscow landmark souvenir, Egyptian statue, Kyrgyz kumis set, Bahraini perfume, and carriage clock.
First Lady: Rolex watch, Kashmiri shawl, perfume pack.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari: Shawl, Rolex watch, perfume pack, Loro Piana fabric.
Other ministers and officials also received gifts such as perfumes, oud incense, attar, vases, shields, scarves, books, and cups. Many of the gifts, including models of Khana Kaaba, swords, clocks, carpets, and decorative vases, were displayed at the Prime Minister’s House.
The Cabinet Division is still in the process of assessing the monetary value of all gifts received during this quarter. While earlier Toshakhana disclosures included the names of gift-givers, the latest records do not specify the sources.
