Qasim Bhatti: How a poor fisherman built a gold empire
Rising from the depths of poverty, Qasim built a clandestine empire that reached the corridors of power, rubbing shoulders with presidents and elites
Shayan Saleem
Correspondent
I am Shayan Saleem, a journalist with 14 years of experience in both news television and digital media. My expertise lies in feature storytelling, covering topics such as history, culture, tourism, information technology, character-driven narratives, and in-depth storytelling.
From a poor fisherman on Karachi’s Bhit Island to one of Asia’s most powerful gold smugglers this is the untold story of Qasim Bhatti, once known as Pakistan’s ‘Golden Boy.’
Rising from the depths of poverty, Qasim built a clandestine empire that reached the corridors of power, rubbing shoulders with presidents and elites. But when the tides of politics turned, his glittering empire collapsed, leaving behind only whispers of wealth, betrayal, and a fallen king of the sea.
Researched and reported by Nukta correspondent Shayan Saleem, this story dives deep into the rise and fall of Pakistan’s golden boys.








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