NAB arrests builder for cheating public

Published January 10, 2019
He was allegedly involved in corruption and corrupt practices by illegally occupying government land and cheating the public at large. ─ AFP/File
He was allegedly involved in corruption and corrupt practices by illegally occupying government land and cheating the public at large. ─ AFP/File

KARACHI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi on Wed­nesday claimed to have arrested a builder for allegedly occupying official land and cheating the general public out of millions of rupees.

“NAB arrested Zafar Nehal, chairman of Arisha Cooperative Society,” said the spokesperson.

He was allegedly involved in corruption and corrupt practices by illegally occupying government land and cheating the public at large.

“The liability [is] estimated approximately at Rs700 million,” the official added.

Published in Dawn, January 10th, 2019

Editorial

Ominous demands
Updated 18 May, 2024

Ominous demands

The federal government needs to boost its revenues to reduce future borrowing and pay back its existing debt.
Property leaks
18 May, 2024

Property leaks

THE leaked Dubai property data reported on by media organisations around the world earlier this week seems to have...
Heat warnings
18 May, 2024

Heat warnings

STARTING next week, the country must brace for brutal heatwaves. The NDMA warns of severe conditions with...
Dangerous law
Updated 17 May, 2024

Dangerous law

It must remember that the same law can be weaponised against it one day, just as Peca was when the PTI took power.
Uncalled for pressure
17 May, 2024

Uncalled for pressure

THE recent press conferences by Senators Faisal Vawda and Talal Chaudhry, where they demanded evidence from judges...
KP tussle
17 May, 2024

KP tussle

THE growing war of words between KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Governor Faisal Karim Kundi is affecting...