Published 13:03 IST, July 27th 2019

Imran Khan-Donald Trump meeting: Pakistan PM's 'Shalwar kameez' lands him in controversy, sparks fight over credit

In yet another controversy for Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, questions are being raised on his outfit which he wore during his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

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In yet ar controversy for Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, questions are being raised on his outfit which he wore during his meeting with US President Donald Trump at White House.

As per news ncy PTI, a luxury designer has claimed that outfit that Imran Khan wore during meeting was his creation. Imran Khan wore a navy blue Shalwar Kameez and his favourite black Peshawari chappal during his meeting with US President at White House on July 22.

Khan's traditional outfit during his first visit to White House as Pakistan PM became talking point on social media, Pakistan media reported. However, a designer from Islamabad has come out and claimed that he had designed Khan's dress for his meeting with Donald Trump.

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Clarifying on controversy, Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Zulfi Bukhari rubbished claims of designer and claimed that First Lady Bushra Bibi bought all of Khan's clos and got m stitched from a local tailor. Taking to Twitter, he also said that Imran Khan has never been interested in designers or worn m. 

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He called designer, who has been claiming credit for Shalwar Kameez that Pakistan PM wore during meeting with Trump, "t only a liar and a cheat". 

Meanwhile, Imran Khan accorded himself a wildly triumphant welcome on his return to Pakistan after his visit to US on Wednesday night. 

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(With PTI inputs)

12:29 IST, July 27th 2019