DG IB dismisses Imran’s accusations, says money not given to media, lawyers

ISLAMABAD: Director General Intelligence Bureau (DG IB) Aftab Sultan has denied Imran Khan’s allegations that money was provided to journalists, lawyers and a particular media group.

Imran Khan had accused the IB of giving journalists, lawyers and a media group billions at the behest of the government.

Mr Sultan in a statement said Imran Khan’s accusations were not based on facts and the government had not issued any such directives to the IB.

Aftab Sultan added the IB was a respectable institution of the country and would not take part in any unlawful act.