The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi has marked a significant victory in its mission to protect state assets by successfully retrieving 43.11 acres of prime land belonging to Pakistan Railways. The recovered property, situated at Survey Numbers 48, 49, 50, and 51 in Deh Khanto, Juma Goth, Karachi is valued Rs 9,671 million.
The recovery is the culmination of a persistent investigative process that originally began on July 13, 2019. Initial allegations suggested that government land had been encroached upon by private textile mills. Although the inquiry was temporarily closed following a Supreme Court decision, it was formally rescheduled in 2025 at the request of Pakistan Railways. The renewed investigation was specifically focused on officials from the Railway and Revenue Departments and others, involved in ongoing encroachment.
While Pakistan Railways held the stance that possession had been secured in 2021 pursuant to the Honorable Supreme Court’s orders, NAB’s investigative findings revealed that private textile mills remained in actual possession of the site. Through the dedicated efforts of NAB officers, the inquiry was finalized, leading to the successful retrieval of the land. The 43.11 acres have now been officially acknowledged and handed back to the physical possession of Pakistan Railways.
This retrieval represents a major success story for the Bureau, showcasing the devotion and excellence of its officers in fulfilling their official obligations. By restoring high-value state land to the public sector, NAB has further strengthened its integrity and image as a frontline institution in the fight against the illegal occupation of government property.