Summary
- ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a corruption case concerning the alleged fraudulent allotment of 10 residential plots in Sector I-12/4 Islamabad involving officials associated with the Capital Development Authority (CDA).
- Investigators are reportedly examining whether an additional rehabilitation benefit was subsequently obtained through the allotment of 10 residential plots in Islamabad.
- Further investigation underway The reported FIR states that investigators will also examine the possible involvement of former CDA Member Estates Yasir Shah and other individuals as the inquiry progresses.
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a corruption case concerning the alleged fraudulent allotment of 10 residential plots in Sector I-12/4 Islamabad involving officials associated with the Capital Development Authority (CDA).
According to the reported First Information Report (FIR) the case was initiated by the FIA’s Corporate Crime Circle in Islamabad following the completion of Enquiry No. 35/2024. The allegations concern plots measuring 30 by 60 feet and relate to suspected forgery misuse of official authority and collusion in the allotment process.
CDA officials named in investigation
The FIR reportedly names several serving and former CDA officials along with an alleged beneficiary. Those identified include former Director Land Irfan Ullah, Lateef Saeedi, Admin Officer Asghar Ali Dealing Assistants Faqir Muhammad and Muhammad Athar Khan former Deputy Director General Land Afnan Alam former Director Land Sidra Anwar and Sajid Aslam.
The individuals have been nominated in connection with the allegations but their inclusion in the FIR does not by itself establish criminal guilt. Their respective roles will need to be determined through the investigation and any subsequent judicial proceedings.
Questions over previous rehabilitation benefits
A central aspect of the case concerns the allegation that Sajid Aslam had previously received government land in Multan district under an eligibility certificate.
Investigators are reportedly examining whether an additional rehabilitation benefit was subsequently obtained through the allotment of 10 residential plots in Islamabad. The alleged duplication of benefits forms a key part of the case registered by the agency.
The FIR cites provisions of the Pakistan Penal Code relating to impersonation, cheating forgery use of allegedly forged documents and abetment. It also invokes Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1947.
Further investigation underway
The reported FIR states that investigators will also examine the possible involvement of former CDA Member Estates Yasir Shah and other individuals as the inquiry progresses.
According to information attributed to FIA sources the investigation into the nominated persons is continuing. Any further arrests recoveries or additional legal action will depend on the evidence gathered by investigators.
The case places renewed attention on the procedures used to award public land and rehabilitation benefits. Establishing whether the allotments were lawful whether official records were manipulated and who was responsible will depend on documentary evidence and the findings of the ongoing investigation.
No final determination of guilt has been established in the information provided
