ISLAMABAD: Bahria Town founder Malik Riaz Hussain has appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and government authorities to intervene in the ongoing dispute involving Bahria Town properties.
Riaz has called for property auctions, transfers and possession proceedings to be suspended until the underlying legal matters are resolved. He has also proposed allowing development activities to resume under government oversight, with part of the resulting revenue potentially used to settle outstanding liabilities.
Riaz Raises Concerns Over Property Sales
According to Riaz, restrictions on Bahria Town’s activities and the disposal of its properties could affect buyers, investors and other stakeholders. He has also claimed that some properties were sold or offered at values below their market worth and called for a settlement acceptable to all parties.
These claims represent Riaz’s position and proposals and do not constitute a government or court ruling.
Legal Dispute Remains Ongoing
The property seizures and auctions are linked to proceedings arising from a £190 million settlement case involving the National Accountability Bureau.
The Islamabad High Court has previously allowed NAB to proceed with the auction of certain properties, while the Supreme Court did not grant an immediate stay against the process. At least one property, Rubaish Marquee in Islamabad, has already been sold through the process.
No Suspension Confirmed
Riaz has made similar appeals to senior authorities in recent months, but no confirmed government decision has emerged from the latest request to halt the auctions.
For Bahria Town residents, buyers and investors, the practical outcome will depend on future court orders or official government action. Until then, the latest appeal should be viewed as a request for intervention rather than a change in the legal status of the properties.
