LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman retired Lt Gen Nazir Ahmed Butt on Tuesday handed over possession letters of plots to 2,988 affectees of the State Life Cooperative Housing Society, Lahore, who had been denied the ownership right for over two decades.
Addressing a ceremony here, the chairman said that NAB’s foremost priority was the protection of public interest and the restoration of the rights to the affectees.
He emphasised that accountability was not merely about prosecution, but also about ensuring practical and lawful solutions for citizens who suffered financial losses.
The chairman appreciated the efforts of NAB Lahore, provincial departments and all stakeholders whose collective contributions transformed a long-standing dispute into a success story, benefiting thousands of families.
NAB Lahore Director General NAB Mirza Faran Baig briefed the participants on NAB’s role in facilitating the resolution of the case.
He said the bureau actively coordinated with multiple government departments and regulatory authorities, including Senior Member Board of Revenue (SMBR), Lahore Development Authority (LDA), irrigation department, Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa), ADCR and other relevant institutions to secure necessary approvals and remove legal and administrative bottlenecks to resolve the issue.
He said that NAB Lahore remained fully engaged in the process to ensure the timely implementation of the project and the protection of members’ interests.
Director General Operations Amjad Majeed Aulakh provided an overview of the initiation of the case.
He informed the audience that following numerous complaints regarding non-provision of plots and lack of development, NAB initiated proceedings and pursued various avenues for providing relief to the complainants. He explained that as a result of NAB’s interventions, a comprehensive solution was devised.
Punjab SMBR Nabeel Javed highlighted the importance of inter-departmental coordination and transparent governance in resolving large-scale public issues.
Published in Dawn, June 10th, 2026
