LAHORE: Some 1,200 people attended the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)’s open court and registered their complaints mostly about housing societies for not getting plots and houses despite making payment.

NAB Lahore Director General Mirza Faran Baig listened to their grievances and issued necessary directions to the relevant officers for the prompt redressal of their complaints.

During the proceedings, more than 350 affectees of Al-Jalil Garden and Al-Noor Orchard were updated on the latest progress in their cases.

The DG informed the participants about the ongoing legal proceedings and the efforts being undertaken to ensure the earliest possible relief in accordance with the law.

The other complaints were about Sarmayadari, Prime Zone, Future Vision, Mid City, Khayaban-e-Amin, Palm Vista, Gutt Wala Faisalabad, Omega Residencia, Metro City, Shadman Enclave, Century Venture-I, Elite Town, New Lahore City and Pak-Arab Housing Scheme.

Mirza Faran Baig reaffirmed that those involved in corruption and public deception would continue to face strict legal action.

Published in Dawn, August 1st, 2026

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