ISLAMABAD [Pakistan], In an unprecedented revelation, a global collaborative investigative journalism project called 'Dubai Unlocked' has revealed the extensive wealth of the global elite in Dubai. According to Geo News report, those involved also include prominent personalities of Pakistan, whose total wealth is valued at an astonishing US$11 billion. The project, led by the Center for Advanced Defense Studies (C4ADS) and supported by 74 media outlets from 58 countries, has been scrapped. The data highlights the ownership of hundreds of thousands of properties in Dubai by globally recognized political figures, alleged money launderers and criminals, largely obtained from 2020 and 2022, providing a detailed overview of residential properties owned by individuals. Does not include the assets owned by them. Located in company or commercial areas.Norwegian financial outlet E24 and the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) were key partners in the extensive six-month investigation, with President Asif Ali Zardari's children among notable Pakistanis identified in 'property leaks', reports Geo News Were included. Hussain Nawaz Sharif, and many other political figures and their family members. The list also includes retired generals, business magnates and individuals facing sanctions for various illegal activities. A shocking revelation also involves President Zardari, who allegedly received foreign assets as a gift in 2014, later transferring it to his daughter. This transaction was previously unknown until asset leaked data came to light.Additionally, individuals associated with controversial networks, such as the Altaf Khanani network involved in money laundering, have also been identified as owners of properties in Dubai. Despite facing sanctions, members of these networks continue to hold significant assets in the region. The investigation also revealed examples of non-disclosure by public officials. For example, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's wife was found to be owed a villa in Dubai, which was not declared in her nomination papers for the Senate elections earlier this year. This revelation raises questions about transparency and accountability among Pakistan's political elite.The data reveals a striking disparity in asset ownership, with Indian citizens ranking second with 35,000 properties worth US$17 billion. Pakistani nationals are in second place, with 17,000 owners owning 23,000 residential properties worth US dollars. 11 billion. According to Geo News, this concentration of wealth underlines the significant influence of the South Asian elite in Dubai's real estate market. Economists and journalists analyzing the data have highlighted the average value per Pakistani property owner at US$0.41 million, indicating the immense wealth amassed by one individual. Choose something. The total value of Pakistani-owned properties is US$11 billion, contributing significantly to Dubai's thriving real estate sector.'Property Leaks' data provides important insight into the opaque world of foreign property ownership in Dubai. Journalists have carefully verified the identities of asset owners and their ownership status, using official records and open-source research to ensure accuracy and reliability. In pursuit of public interest, journalists have focused on individuals linked to criminal activities, corruption allegations or sanctions. The project aims to promote transparency and accountability, holding accountable those who have hidden their assets or engaged in illegal financial practices, with Dubai's official land registry acting as a vital resource in verifying property ownership. , allowing journalists to track changes in ownership status over time. Despite challenges in confirming the current ownership status, diligent investigative efforts have provided valuable information about the extent of foreign ownership in Dubai's real estate market, Geo News reports.