ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered cases against officials of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) over alleged land fraud linked to disputed property transfers in Islamabad.
The development comes as overseas Pakistanis continue to face legal disputes involving property ownership in the federal capital.
FIA alleges irregular approval process
According to the FIR, the FIA’s Anti-Corruption Circle booked a deputy director and a dealing assistant for allegedly issuing a No Demarcation Certificate (NDC) for a farmhouse already under litigation since 2022.
Authorities registered the case under relevant sections of the Pakistan Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act.
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Investigators alleged the officials acted with malicious intent and failed to disclose that the property remained under legal dispute.
The dealing assistant reportedly submitted a proposal stating there were no restrictions, court proceedings or NAB inquiries linked to the land.
The FIR alleged that this declaration was inaccurate.
Investigators also claimed the deputy director approved the transfer without verifying official records.
Overseas Pakistani raises complaint
The disputed transfer was completed in favour of Irum Kousar, wife of complainant Raja Sajjad Rabbani, a Norwegian national.
According to the complaint, Rabbani later discovered that ongoing litigation prevented him from transferring or selling the property.
Legal observers said such cases continue to create difficulties for overseas Pakistanis and buyers involved in disputed land transactions.
Additional property disputes emerge
Another case involves a Pakistani-origin British national linked to a farmhouse dispute currently pending before the Federal Constitutional Court.
According to court documents, the applicant alleged that earlier proceedings took place without proper participation and involved concealment of material facts.
The court has taken notice of the matter.
Questions raised over E-11 plot allotments
Separate concerns have also emerged regarding plots in the National Police Foundation Housing Scheme.
Mohammad Rafique Butt, a Pakistan-origin resident of Norway, alleged that authorities cancelled his E-11 plot despite payment of dues.
Court records stated that the property was later allotted to Capital City Police Officer Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana under an earlier pricing structure.
A sessions court has issued a stay order and stopped construction work on the site.
The case remains under legal review.
In another matter, retired Deputy Inspector General Shahid Iqbal, who resides in Canada, challenged the cancellation of his E-11 plot.
Court documents stated that the property was later allotted to another senior police officer.
Civil proceedings in that matter are also ongoing.
Policy debate continues
Former National Police Foundation Managing Director Sabir Ahmed previously defended the allotment policy.
He said the rules permit authorities to cancel plots that remain unused for extended periods and reallocate them to eligible officers.
Authorities have not announced final findings in the FIA investigation.
Legal proceedings in multiple cases continue.
