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February 20, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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NAB files new cases against Malik Riaz over illegal land grab

RAWALPINDI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) filed two corruption references against property tycoon Malik Riaz, his son Ali Riaz, former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and others over alleged illegal occupation of government land in Rakh Takht Pari and New Murree. The references, filed before the Accountability Court in Rawal­pi­n­­di, accuse Malik Riaz of unlawf­u­lly acquiring 4,500 kanals of state land in New Murree for Bahria Golf City and Takht Pari forest area. In the New Murree case, NAB has named Mr Riaz, his son, Bah­ria Town official Shaukat Rauf and Revenue Department officials for allegedly incorporating state-owned land

February 4, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Court to announce verdict in Ramzan Sugar Mills case on Feb 6

LAHORE: A Lahore anti-corruption court reserved its verdict in the Ramzan Sugar Mills reference filed against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza Shehbaz. The court is set to announce its decision on Feb 6 after both parties completed their arguments. The hearing was conducted by Accountability Judge Sardar Muhammad Iqbal Dogar. Defence lawyer Amjad Pervez argued that the construction of the drainage channel in question was not approved by then CM Shehbaz Sharif but by the Punjab cabinet for the betterment of the area. The defence lawyer further said the case against Shehbaz and Hamza was politically motivated. On the

January 30, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Shahzad Akbar, Farah Khan’s passports blocked

The Interior Ministry has ‘blocked’ the passports of absconders in the £190 million scandal. According to reports, the ministry has blocked the passports of former SAPM on accountability, Shahzad Akbar and close friend of former first lady, Farah Khan as part of the ongoing investigation. The move comes after the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) formally requested the ministry to block the passports of the accused through an official letter sent on January 28. It is to be noted here that the PTI founder and his wife were given jail sentences by Rawalpindi accountability court Judge Nasir Javed Rana in the

January 29, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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NAB seeks extradition of Property Tycoon Malik Riaz from UAE

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has initiated proceedings to extradite property tycoon Malik Riaz and his son, Ali Malik, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to an NAB official, the extradition request is being pursued under international anti-money laundering laws and the Vienna Convention. The accountability watchdog has formally approached UAE authorities for assistance in returning Mr. Riaz, who has long been considered untouchable due to his influence and extensive business empire. Dismissing claims by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) that Mr. Riaz was not accused of corruption in the UK, the source cited a November 2021 ruling by the

January 25, 2025

Raja Furqan Ahmed

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Malik Riaz will be extradited back to Pakistan, says journalist Hamza Azhar Salam

LAHORE: Renowned investigative journalist and editor of The Pakistan Daily, Hamza Azhar Salam, has asserted that property tycoon Malik Riaz will be extradited to Pakistan to face justice. Speaking at a press conference, Salam emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law, stating, “No matter how powerful someone is, they must be held accountable.” He noted that previous governments had remained silent on Malik Riaz’s alleged misconduct, underscoring the need for accountability. “Our duty is to speak the truth, and we bow only before Allah, not before Malik Riaz,” Salam remarked, reiterating the journalist’s commitment to uncovering corruption and

January 22, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Pakistan seeks Malik Riaz’s extradition through formal legal channels

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government is intensifying efforts to secure the extradition of Malik Riaz, a controversial property tycoon currently residing in Dubai, UAE. Officials confirmed that legal channels are being utilized to bring Riaz back to face charges in Pakistan. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has issued a public warning against investing in Malik Riaz’s newly launched luxury apartment project in Dubai. The bureau highlighted significant risks of money laundering and potential legal consequences for investors. “Such investments could lead to criminal or legal action,” a NAB spokesperson warned. Malik Riaz is a fugitive in a National Crime Agency (NCA)

January 22, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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NAB issues warning on investing in Malik Riaz’s Dubai apartments, cites money laundering risks

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has issued a warning to the public against investing in Malik Riaz’s newly launched luxury apartment project in Dubai, UAE, citing significant risks of money laundering and potential legal consequences. NAB emphasized that such investments could lead to criminal or legal action. A NAB spokesperson confirmed that Malik Riaz, currently residing in Dubai, is a fugitive in a National Crime Agency (NCA) case and is wanted by the court. The Pakistani government is working on his extradition from the UAE through appropriate legal channels. The NAB has already frozen several assets linked to Bahria