NAB gives away cheques to housing scam affectees

LAHORE:National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore has successfully recovered Rs1.34 billion in a private housing society scandal and promptly initiated commencement of the same among 1,446 affectees of the scam.

Marking this milestone, Director General (DG) NAB Lahore, M Ahtram Dar, said that keeping in view the special directives of the Chairman NAB to ensure completion of cheque distribution before Eidul Azha, the Lahore Bureau has decided to remain operational over the weekends (Saturday and Sunday) to continue delivering services to the victims.

The initiative is designed to maximise relief delivery within the shortest possible time. DG NAB also announced the withdrawal of the requirement to bring stamp papers for cheque collection, a move aimed at facilitating the process for the affectees. He emphasised that providing rapid and prioritised relief to the general public remains a core directive of the Chairman NAB.

He also noted that NAB Lahore has previously succeeded in disbursing compensation to thousands of victims within a remarkably short period. Reaffirming the Bureau’s commitment, he stated that redressing the grievances of housing sector victims, remains their foremost priority. He instructed all victims of the housing scam to ensure for bringing their original documentation for receiving cheques to facilitate a smooth and efficient process.