Author: none@none.com (Atika Rehman | Naziha Syed Ali)

A six-month-long investigation has uncovered an astounding volume of leaked property data, revealing over 23,000 properties listed as belonging to Pakistani nationals up to the spring of 2022. The data, sourced from leaks of more than 100 datasets, includes details from the Dubai Land Department and other sources, providing information such as owner identities and nationality. The project, titled ‘Dubai Unlocked’, involved journalists verifying identities and ownership status, highlighting individuals of public interest, including those accused of crimes or facing international sanctions. Despite Pakistan’s efforts to bring undeclared assets into the tax net, Dubai authorities have been hesitant to cooperate.…