Asif alleges bureaucracy purchased properties in Portugal using illicit wealth

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has sharply criticised the country’s top bureaucrats, alleging that many are buying properties in Portugal with the intention of eventually relocating there.

In a post on X, Asif claimed that over half of the bureaucracy is quietly investing in Portugal and making preparations to obtain citizenship.

He further accused them of planning to enjoy a comfortable retirement abroad using wealth accumulated through corrupt practices.

In comparison, the defence minister said politicians are treated unfairly.

“Politicians only get what is left over by them (bureaucrats) and still get blamed for everything,” he said, adding that most politicians do not own plots or foreign citizenship because they have to face the public and contest elections.

Calling the actions of these bureaucrats shameful, Asif said, “This bureaucracy is polluting our land.”