A grave criminal case involving a relative of Ishaq Dar has become the center of intense public scrutiny and accusations of an institutional cover-up. The allegations concern the kidnapping and gang rape of foreign women. While an individual identified as "Waseem" (referred to as the "Boss") has been presented as the primary perpetrator, voices within the journalistic community and civil society have questioned whether this individual is being used as a proxy to shield higher-profile figures, specifically Ali Dar, the son of Ishaq Dar and brother-in-law of Maryam Nawaz.
The investigation has been marred by accusations of differential treatment. Reports suggest that DNA evidence has linked a person named Nawaz (not the former Prime Minister) to the crime, and he is currently in police custody. However, activists and critics point to the fact that the media and law enforcement have been hesitant to clearly identify the primary culprits, often blurring images of the suspects, which stands in stark contrast to how individuals of lower socioeconomic status are typically treated in the Pakistani judicial and media landscape.
Furthermore, there are claims that Ali Dar instructed the primary suspect to flee to avoid arrest once the investigation began. These allegations have fueled a narrative that political power is being exerted to insulate family members of influential political figures from legal consequences. The handling of the case, including the dismissive reactions from some government officials when questioned by journalists, has reinforced public cynicism regarding the accountability of the ruling elite and the integrity of the judicial and investigative processes in Pakistan.
