The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi has successfully retrieved 43.11 acres of prime land worth Rs. 9.671 billion belonging to Pakistan Railways, APP reported.
The recovered property, situated at Survey Numbers 48, 49, 50, and 51 in Deh Khanto Juma Goth, Karachi, is valued at Rs. 9.671 billion.
The recovery is the result of a persistent investigative process that began on July 13, 2019, following allegations that government land had been encroached upon by private textile mills.
Although the inquiry was temporarily closed due to a Supreme Court decision, it was formally reopened in 2025 at the request of Pakistan Railways. The renewed investigation focused on officials from the Railway and Revenue Departments and others involved in the ongoing encroachment.
While Pakistan Railways maintained that possession had been secured in 2021 under Supreme Court orders, NAB’s findings revealed that private textile mills still held actual possession of the site. Through the dedicated efforts of NAB officers, the inquiry was completed, leading to the successful retrieval of the land. The 43.11 acres have now been officially returned to the physical possession of Pakistan Railways.