Web Desk: Azaad Digital Chief Executive Officer Musawir Abbasi has publicly challenged Ziaur Rehman to provide documentary evidence and clear explanations regarding properties reportedly linked to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and his son, former federal minister Asad Mahmood.
Responding to a video statement attributed to Ziaur Rehman, Abbasi accused him of diverting attention from questions surrounding the ownership of properties, sources of income and financial transparency.
Abbasi urged the JUI-F figure to address the questions with evidence rather than personal attacks or abusive language on social media.
The exchange has intensified a public dispute over financial accountability and the conduct of political discussions on digital platforms.
In his response, Abbasi said he had watched a video circulating on social media in which Ziaur Rehman addressed the controversy.
He described the statement as an attempt to shift public attention away from questions concerning the properties and financial affairs of individuals associated with JUI-F.
According to Abbasi, the video failed to provide substantive answers to the issues he had raised.
He maintained that public figures should respond to questions about financial matters through documented explanations rather than criticism directed at those seeking answers.
Abbasi further accused Ziaur Rehman of adopting a confrontational approach whenever questions emerged about the financial dealings of party figures.
However, the claims concerning the properties and their ownership have not been independently established.
The Azaad Digital chief executive reiterated his demand for clarification regarding properties he described as benami, or assets held in another person’s name.
He questioned the ownership arrangements, financing and sources of income associated with properties reportedly linked to Fazlur Rehman and Asad Mahmood.
Abbasi argued that individuals facing questions about their financial affairs should provide supporting documents and explanations to address public concerns.
He also questioned why, in his view, responses to such inquiries frequently focused on personal criticism instead of the underlying financial issues.
The allegations concern the reported ownership and financing of assets, but the supplied account does not include property records, financial documents or findings by an investigative authority establishing that any of the properties are unlawfully held.
‘Respond With Evidence, Not Abuse,’ Abbasi Tells Ziaur Rehman
Abbasi criticised what he described as the use of offensive language and personal attacks in response to questions about property ownership.
He said disagreements over financial matters should be addressed through evidence-based discussion.
According to Abbasi, raising questions about the ownership of assets and sources of income should not automatically result in hostility toward journalists or media organisations.
He maintained that those facing public scrutiny should provide factual explanations rather than redirect the debate toward unrelated accusations.
Furthermore, Abbasi argued that accountability requires transparency from all sides, including those making allegations and those responding to them.
His remarks reflected a broader call for political disputes to be resolved through documented facts rather than personal confrontation.
In another development, Abbasi invited Ziaur Rehman to present his questions directly through Azaad Digital’s platform.
He said the organisation was prepared to respond to any concerns raised by Ziaur Rehman and offered him an opportunity to participate in an open discussion.
Abbasi maintained that his organisation was willing to answer questions publicly and expected the same level of openness from those whose financial affairs had come under discussion.
He described the invitation as an opportunity to move the dispute away from social media exchanges and toward a direct discussion of the issues.
The proposed exchange would allow both sides to present their positions and supporting evidence.
However, the supplied account does not indicate whether Ziaur Rehman has accepted the invitation or responded to the latest challenge.
Meanwhile, the public dispute comes against the backdrop of an investigation into reported threats and online harassment targeting Abbasi, his family members and employees of Azaad Digital.
According to the information provided, authorities are examining complaints involving death threats, intimidation and harassment through social media.
The complaints have raised concerns about the safety of media professionals and the potential consequences of disputes involving political figures and digital news organisations.
However, the supplied information does not establish that Ziaur Rehman personally participated in the reported threats or harassment.
The investigation remains a separate matter from the questions concerning property ownership and financial transparency.
Abbasi’s latest statement has renewed attention to questions concerning properties reportedly associated with senior JUI-F figures.
While the Azaad Digital chief executive has demanded documentary explanations, the supplied material does not include an official response from Ziaur Rehman, Fazlur Rehman or Asad Mahmood addressing the specific claims.
Nor does it identify any court ruling or regulatory determination establishing wrongdoing in relation to the properties under discussion.
As the dispute continues, the central questions concern the ownership of the assets, the sources of funds used to acquire them and whether the available records support the allegations.
Abbasi has maintained that the controversy should be resolved through facts, evidence and direct answers rather than personal attacks.
For now, the challenge remains open, with any further response from Ziaur Rehman or other JUI-F figures likely to shape the next stage of the public debate.
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