The newly appointed Director General of NAB Lahore, Ghulam Safdar Shah, held his first open court (Khuli Kacheri) to hear complaints directly from the public. Ghulam Safdar Shah, didn’t just warm his chair he lit the room on fire with bold decisions and firm action in his first Open Hearing session. The message was loud and clear no more mercy for housing Mafia. The event focused on those affected by Ponzi schemes and fake housing societies a widespread issue across Lahore.
Victims Speak Out
People who suffered financial losses in various housing scams were present at the event. The open court saw participation from victims of Bahria Cousine Blink Capital Investment Al-Rehman Garden Phase 4 New Lahore City Al-Jalil Garden. Other victims included those from Khayaban-e-Amin Housing Scheme Grand Avenue Housing Society Pak Arab Housing Omega Housing Society. According to NAB Lahore’s spokesperson, DG Ghulam Safdar Shah listened to all complaints carefully and issued immediate orders for action.
Major Updates on Key Housing Scandals
Bahria Cousine Scam
- NAB has received all related FIRs from the CCPO office.
- Public advertisements will soon be published to expose the main culprits.
- A NAB team will also visit Daharki for further investigation.
- The DG ordered immediate investigation into all fresh complaints against the management.
New Lahore City
- DG NAB directed that each victim’s complaint must be handled individually, and a full report must be submitted.
- If the issues are not resolved by the next open court, NAB will bring the societies management face to face with the victims.
DG Ghulam Safdar Shah clearly stated
Victims no longer need to visit housing offices. NAB will handle their complaints directly
Khayaban-e-Amin Housing Scheme
- On the Chairman NAB’s instructions, victims who had paid more than 50% of their dues will receive triple recovery.
- DG NAB confirmed that compensating the victims is the agency’s top priority.
Grand Avenue Housing Society
- Due to complaints about delayed recoveries, NAB has demanded a briefing on Monday regarding the sale of seized properties.
- NAB will now auction these properties directly to ensure fast and full compensation for all victims.
Al-Jalil Garden
- NAB has requested a progress report on all refund cases related to this housing scheme.
Al-Rehman Garden Phase-4
- Investigations are in their final stages, and major developments are expected soon.
- NAB Lahore has been instructed by the Chairman to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against the accused.
A New Vision for NAB
Director General Ghulam Safdar Shah emphasized that the current Chairman of NAB has a clear vision: to create a people-friendly NAB. The focus is on recovery, accountability, and fast relief for ordinary citizens who have been cheated by Mafia. This first open court by NAB Lahore has created a new sense of hope for thousands of affected citizens. With bold actions, clear policies, and direct communication, NAB is finally stepping up to serve justice.