'Shehbaz Sharif orders probe into purported audio leak from PM House'

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'Shehbaz Sharif orders probe into purported audio leak from PM House'

Islamabad (Web Desk): Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an investigation into the audio leaks allegedly from PM House.

Talking to a private news channel, Rana Sanaullah said there was “nothing to worry about” over phone tapping as it was common in the world. However, the premier took the notice of the audio leak and and investigation has been initiated into the matter. All the agencies will be part of the probe, he added.

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