ISLAMABAD: Chairman Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, taking notice of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) land embezzlement, directed the concerned authorities to present report on the issue within seven days.According to PAC officials, Chairman Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan took notice of a news story of Geo News and The News regarding apportionment of KPT land worth billions to the influential people and undue pressure from the federal government in this regard.
He directed Federal Secretary of Ports and Shipping to table report on KPT land scam within seven days. Chairman PAC directed an elaborate briefing on the scam at PAC meting on October 2.
It should be mentioned that PAC meeting will begin on September 28.
According to the committee officials, Chairman PAC summoned Capital Development Authority (CDA) for not completing Islamabad Highway and Service Road by April 2009 as was pledged.
Meanwhile, he also took notice of Kashmir Highway Toll Plaza scandal and directed CDA Chairman and Additional Cabinet Secretary to give explanation before the PAC session on October 1. link..
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