With Lieutenant General (r) Asim Bajwa’s call dropping during his appearance on Geo News show ‘Aaj Shahzaeb Khanzada Kay Sath’ as he rebutted the news report linking his family’s businesses to his military career, Twitterati, owing to some background chatter, are suspecting more than just a technical fault.
As per the details, Bajwa on Thursday issued a detailed press release rubbishing claims made regarding the assets of his family members by journalist Ahmad Noorani.
I strongly rebut the baseless allegations levelled against me and my family.Alhamdolillah another attempt to damage our reputation belied/exposed.I have and will always serve Pakistan with pride and dignity. pic.twitter.com/j185UoGhx1
— Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimSBajwa) September 3, 2020
The press release was followed by Bajwa appearing on multiple current affairs shows later in the day to further clarify the situation.
In an on-air telephonic conversation with Shahzeb Khanzada, Bajwa reiterated his statements aimed at rubbishing the claims made in the story that he has called “malicious propaganda”.
As the interview continued, the phone call dropped amid questions posed by Khanzada.
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صحافی احمد نورانی کی اسٹوری پر جنرل ریٹائرڈ عاصم سلیم باجوہ کا جواب آگیا، انٹرویو دیکھئے۔ 1/2
— Shahzeb Khanzada (@shazbkhanzdaGEO) September 3, 2020
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But Twitterati suspected there was more to the dropped call than an alleged technical fault as they pointed out some background chatter.
The moment when Asim Bajwa hangs up when Shahzeb Khanzada asks an obvious question: what happened with the money you say your wife divested from the business on June 1? pic.twitter.com/yICK8uIjNO
— Khurram Husain (@KhurramHusain) September 3, 2020
Did anyone watched Shahzeb Khanzada vs Asim Saleem Bajwa… Aur Line Cut Gai… Hats off to you @shazbkhanzdaGEO @AsimSBajwa #AsimBajwaMoneyTrailDo pic.twitter.com/8m4nhjIz0v
— Raja Nawaz Khan (@nazkhan6666) September 3, 2020
Jab Shahzeb Khanzada Ne Asim Bajwa Sahab Se Pucha Ki Jo Paisa Aapne Disinvest Kiya Wo Aapne Baccho Ko De Diye America Mein?
— Arvind Saharan (@_ArvindSaharan) September 4, 2020
Is Par Peeche Se Awaaz Aati Hai “Ye Cut Karwayein, Bando Karo Ise” pic.twitter.com/jgUlbV2hkQ
The former military officer, however, returned after a commercial break and responded to the question.
About 7 minutes later he reappears on the line and offers this explanation. pic.twitter.com/AFWvDJ7ge8
— Khurram Husain (@KhurramHusain) September 3, 2020
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