Toshakhana (Pakistan)
Toshakhana is a government owned department under the control of Cabinet Division of Pakistan formed in 1974. Its main purpose is to keep gifts which are received by members of parliament, ministers, foreign secretaries, the President, and the Prime Minister.[1][2]
| توشہ خانۂ پاکستان | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1974 (49 years ago) |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Pakistan |
| Headquarters | Islamabad |
| Agency executive |
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| Website | www |
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 Pakistan portal |
Rules and Regulations
The rules and regulations are defined in the “Tosha Khana (Management Regulation) Act 2022”.[3]
Etymology
Toshakhana literally translates into "treasure-house". It is a word of Persian
origin.[4]
Toshakhana lends its legacy to the Mughal Emperor.[3]
References
- "Accountability court orders seizure of Nawaz's assets in Toshakhana case". The Daw. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- "PIC lifts the lid on Toshakhana secrets". The News. 30 October 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- "What is the Toshakhana? A case purely made to purify this country from looter". Profit by Pakistan Today. 17 November 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- McKay, Alex (1997). Tibet and the British Raj: The Frontier Cadre, 1904-1947. Psychology Press. ISBN 978-0-7007-0627-3.
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