The Pakistan government has banned giving Toshakhana presents valued over $300 to elected officials, including the president, prime minister and cabinet members. The updated guidelines also restricted judges, as well as civil and military leaders from accepting gifts that cost more than $300.&nbsp;

A fresh set of guidelines has been introduced according to the latest "Toshakhana Procedure for the Acceptance and Disposal of Gifts, 2023", which is dated March 8. The government released the guidelines alongside the Toshakhana records of 2002 onwards.&nbsp;

While mentioning the cap, the official memo stated that the recipient should collect the gifts valued up to $300 after payment of the retention price within thirty days of the receipt of any communication in this regard by the Cabinet Division.&nbsp;

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It further mentioned that in case the person failed then, it would become the property of the Toshakhana and will be disposed of as per Toshakhana Rules.&nbsp;

The Toshakhana department was established in 1974 under the administrative control of the Cabinet Division. The main objective of the department is to keep gifts which are received by members of parliament, ministers, foreign secretaries, the president, and the prime minister.&nbsp;

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The official memo read: "Gift(s) valuing upto USD 300 shall be allowed to be retained by the recipient after due payments as per its assessed market value. The gift(s) exceeding this monetory (sic) limit shall straightaway become state/Toshakhana property to be deposited and disposed of according to Toshakhana Procedure."&nbsp;

It also stated that "the government/public functionaries, except those in BPS 1 to BPS 4 are prohibited from receiving cash awards offered by the visiting foreign dignitaries."&nbsp;

The memorandum mentioned that such gifts may be "politely refused" and in case, it becomes impossible to refuse without causing offence to the visiting dignitary, "the amount shall be immediately deposited in the government treasury and a copy of Treasury Challan shall be provided to the Toshakhana Incharge, Cabinet Division".&nbsp;

The news development comes amid proceedings against ousted prime minister Imran Khan for "not sharing details" of Toshakhana gifts.&nbsp;

Two non-bailable arrest warrants were issued for Khan on Monday after he failed to appear in courts in cases linked to the Toshakhana reference and threats that had been issued to a female judge.&nbsp;

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The Pakistan government has banned giving Toshakhana presents valued over $300 to elected officials, including the president, prime minister and cabinet members. The updated guidelines also restricted judges, as well as civil and military leaders from accepting gifts that cost more than $300. A fresh set of guidelines has been introduced according to the latest "Toshakhana Procedure for the Acceptance and Disposal of Gifts, 2023", which is dated March 8. The government released the guidelines alongside the Toshakhana records of 2002 onwards. While mentioning the cap, the official memo stated that the recipient should collect the gifts valued up to $300 after payment of the retention price within thirty days of the receipt of any communication in this regard by the Cabinet Division. ALSO READ | Islamabad court suspends arrest warrant against ex-PM Imran Khan in judge threat case It further mentioned that in case the person failed then, it would become the property of the Toshakhana and will be disposed of as per Toshakhana Rules. The Toshakhana department was established in 1974 under the administrative control of the Cabinet Division. The main objective of the department is to keep gifts which are received by members of parliament, ministers, foreign secretaries, the president, and the prime minister. WATCH | Police vehicles gather outside Imran Khan's Lahore residence × The official memo read: "Gift(s) valuing upto USD 300 shall be allowed to be retained by the recipient after due payments as per its assessed market value. The gift(s) exceeding this monetory (sic) limit shall straightaway become state/Toshakhana property to be deposited and disposed of according to Toshakhana Procedure." It also stated that "the government/public functionaries, except those in BPS 1 to BPS 4 are prohibited from receiving cash awards offered by the visiting foreign dignitaries." The memorandum mentioned that such gifts may be "politely refused" and in case, it becomes impossible to refuse without causing offence to the visiting dignitary, "the amount shall be immediately deposited in the government treasury and a copy of Treasury Challan shall be provided to the Toshakhana Incharge, Cabinet Division". The news development comes amid proceedings against ousted prime minister Imran Khan for "not sharing details" of Toshakhana gifts. Two non-bailable arrest warrants were issued for Khan on Monday after he failed to appear in courts in cases linked to the Toshakhana reference and threats that had been issued to a female judge. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Toshakhana policy: Pakistan bans PM, president, judges from receiving gifts valued over $300

A court in Pakistan’s Islamabad city will announce its verdict on whether to indict former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana (gift depository) case on February 7.

District and Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal has fixed the indictment date on February 7 after hearing the closing arguments on Tuesday. The cricketer-turned-politician was also ordered to pay a bond of 20,000 Pakistani rupees, reports Express Tribune newspaper.

In October, Khan was disqualified from his National Assembly seat last under Article 63(1)(p) by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over&nbsp;allegations that he had lied to officials about the gifts he had received from foreign dignitaries while serving as Pakistan's prime minister.

After months of denial, Khan on September 8 admitted in a written reply that he sold at least four presents he had received during his tenure as the prime minister.

Toshakhana is a department under the administrative control of Pakistan's Cabinet Division. Established in 1974, it stores precious presents that foreign dignitaries and heads of other governments and nations have given to rulers, lawmakers, bureaucrats, and officials of the country.

Officials on whom these rules apply according to Toshakhana guidelines are required to disclose to the Cabinet Division any gifts, presents, and other similar materials they receive.

Government officials are supposed to declare all gifts but can keep only those below a certain value.

More expensive items must go to Toshakhana, but in some cases, the recipient can repurchase them at around 50 per cent of their value. Imran raised this discount from 20 per cent while in office.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A court in Pakistan’s Islamabad city will announce its verdict on whether to indict former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana (gift depository) case on February 7.

A court in Pakistan’s Islamabad city will announce its verdict on whether to indict former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana (gift depository) case on February 7. District and Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal has fixed the indictment date on February 7 after hearing the closing arguments on Tuesday. The cricketer-turned-politician was also ordered to pay a bond of 20,000 Pakistani rupees, reports Express Tribune newspaper. In October, Khan was disqualified from his National Assembly seat last under Article 63(1)(p) by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over allegations that he had lied to officials about the gifts he had received from foreign dignitaries while serving as Pakistan's prime minister. After months of denial, Khan on September 8 admitted in a written reply that he sold at least four presents he had received during his tenure as the prime minister. Toshakhana is a department under the administrative control of Pakistan's Cabinet Division. Established in 1974, it stores precious presents that foreign dignitaries and heads of other governments and nations have given to rulers, lawmakers, bureaucrats, and officials of the country. Officials on whom these rules apply according to Toshakhana guidelines are required to disclose to the Cabinet Division any gifts, presents, and other similar materials they receive. Government officials are supposed to declare all gifts but can keep only those below a certain value. More expensive items must go to Toshakhana, but in some cases, the recipient can repurchase them at around 50 per cent of their value. Imran raised this discount from 20 per cent while in office. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Pakistani court to indict former PM Imran Khan in Toshakhana case on Feb 7

An Islamabad trial court on Monday issued a notice to Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana reference summoning him to appear before it on Tuesday (November 22). As per reports Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal will preside over the hearing.

Last month Khan was disqualified from his National Assembly seat last under Article 63(1)(p) by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over&nbsp;allegations that he had lied to officials about the gifts he had received from foreign dignitaries while serving as Pakistan's prime minister, reports Tribune.

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The ruling coalition government filed the Toshakhana reference against Imran Khan. It alleged that the leader had "deliberately concealed" his assets, details of Toshakhana gifts and the proceeds from their sale in 2018 and 2019 while serving as the PM.

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The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) had instructed Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to release information on the presents given to Imran since he took office in 2018. Still, the party had been hesitant to do so while it was in power claiming that doing so would jeopardise relations with other countries.

But afterwards, in a written response to the ECP on September 8, Khan acknowledged selling at least four gifts he had received while serving as prime minister.

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As per Dawn, a Toshakhana is a department under the administrative control of Pakistan's Cabinet Division. Established in 1974, it stores precious presents that foreign dignitaries and heads of other governments and nations have given to rulers, lawmakers, bureaucrats, and officials of the country.&nbsp;

Officials on whom these rules apply according to Toshakhana guidelines are required to disclose to the Cabinet Division any gifts, presents, and other similar materials they receive.

(With inputs from agencies)

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An Islamabad trial court on Monday issued a notice to Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana reference summoning him to appear before it on Tuesday (November 22).

An Islamabad trial court on Monday issued a notice to Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana reference summoning him to appear before it on Tuesday (November 22). As per reports Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal will preside over the hearing. Last month Khan was disqualified from his National Assembly seat last under Article 63(1)(p) by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over allegations that he had lied to officials about the gifts he had received from foreign dignitaries while serving as Pakistan's prime minister, reports Tribune. Gravitas: Decoding Pakistan's 'Toshakhana' Gifts Controversy The ruling coalition government filed the Toshakhana reference against Imran Khan. It alleged that the leader had "deliberately concealed" his assets, details of Toshakhana gifts and the proceeds from their sale in 2018 and 2019 while serving as the PM. Also read | Toshakhana case: Dubai-based businessman says gifts given to ex-PM Imran Khan sold to him The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) had instructed Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to release information on the presents given to Imran since he took office in 2018. Still, the party had been hesitant to do so while it was in power claiming that doing so would jeopardise relations with other countries. But afterwards, in a written response to the ECP on September 8, Khan acknowledged selling at least four gifts he had received while serving as prime minister. Also read | Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan claims propaganda cell 'feeding journalists' against him As per Dawn, a Toshakhana is a department under the administrative control of Pakistan's Cabinet Division. Established in 1974, it stores precious presents that foreign dignitaries and heads of other governments and nations have given to rulers, lawmakers, bureaucrats, and officials of the country. Officials on whom these rules apply according to Toshakhana guidelines are required to disclose to the Cabinet Division any gifts, presents, and other similar materials they receive. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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