Summary
- LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore has initiated a major investigation into alleged irregularities in WAPDA City Cooperative Housing Society Faisalabad, Phase I and II, along with other associated projects, as part of its efforts to examine suspected violations in land acquisition, development and regulatory approvals.
- Multiple Departments Under Investigation The investigation is reportedly examining matters related to land acquisition, development activities and the approval process involving private developers, Shahzad Holdings Faisalabad, the Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA), the Cooperative Societies Department, the district administration, the District Council and revenue officials associated with Chak No.
- According to NAB sources, additional notices are likely to be issued to officials of the Faisalabad Development Authority, the Deputy Commissioner’s Office and the Cooperative Department in the coming days as the investigation advances.
LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore has initiated a major investigation into alleged irregularities in WAPDA City Cooperative Housing Society Faisalabad, Phase I and II, along with other associated projects, as part of its efforts to examine suspected violations in land acquisition, development and regulatory approvals.
According to an official letter issued on October 28, 2026, bearing reference number 1(9)HQ/2345/IW-III/NAB-L, NAB Lahore is conducting an inquiry under the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999, to investigate alleged illegalities involving private developers and various government departments and officials.
The inquiry has been titled: “Inquiry against Babar Ikram, Developers of WAPDA City Phase I & II, Shahzad Holdings Faisalabad, Director FDA, Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies Faisalabad, DC, MOP, District Council, Patwari Chak No. 192 RB and Others.”
NAB Directs CPO Faisalabad to Ensure Service of Notices
As part of the investigation, Deputy Director (Coordination), Investigation Wing-III, Munazza Tasneem, has written to the City Police Officer (CPO) Faisalabad, requesting instructions to the concerned station house officers (SHOs) for the delivery of official notices to nine individuals.
The bureau has directed the police to ensure the notices are served and submit the corresponding service reports to NAB Complex, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore.
The individuals named in the notices include:
1. Engineer Ahmad Hussain Maan
2. Engineer Muhammad Tariq Bhatti
3. Engineer Muhammad Aamer
4. Hazar Khan
5. Saif Ul Haq Sandhu
6. Engineer Muhammad Akram
7. Shahid Javed
8. Muhammad Yaqub
9. Abid Mehmood Malik
The notices form part of the ongoing inquiry into alleged irregularities concerning the housing society and its related development projects.
Multiple Departments Under Investigation
The investigation is reportedly examining matters related to land acquisition, development activities and the approval process involving private developers, Shahzad Holdings Faisalabad, the Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA), the Cooperative Societies Department, the district administration, the District Council and revenue officials associated with Chak No. 192 RB.
The inquiry also involves officials and departments whose roles and responsibilities in the relevant matters are being examined by the accountability watchdog.
According to NAB sources, additional notices are likely to be issued to officials of the Faisalabad Development Authority, the Deputy Commissioner’s Office and the Cooperative Department in the coming days as the investigation advances.
The bureau’s latest move indicates that the inquiry is being expanded to gather relevant records, examine the involvement of individuals and public officials, and determine whether any violations of the law or misuse of authority occurred in connection with the housing society’s development and related projects.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the allegations are yet to be established through the legal process. Further developments are expected as NAB continues its inquiry and proceeds with the examination of relevant officials and parties.
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