Bahria Town Protected from Coercive Action

The Accountability Court has issued a directive to protect Bahria Town from illegal coercive action, stating that no coercive measures can be taken against the company, allowing the exemption sought by Bahria Town subject to all just and legal exceptions.

The company had argued that it is a private limited company and is not a party to the case 'The State v. Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi and others', and thus, should not be subject to coercive measures. The court issued a notice and directed the parties to submit their report and comments within a fortnight. This development comes after the Islamabad High Court issued a stay order halting the National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) planned auction of properties owned by Bahria Town, scheduled for June 12, 2025.

Bahria Town claimed that NAB's seizure of its assets was unlawful, arguing that it is a private limited entity with no involvement in a £190 million corruption case, and that NAB's actions were "illegal disciplinary action". The court restrained NAB from taking further action and stressed the importance of due process and transparency. The stay order halts the auction of six properties that NAB had announced plans to auction to recover a defaulted amount.

The court's decision emphasizes the need for due process and transparency in handling assets not directly linked to any accused or charge, and Bahria Town's legal team argued that the company is a private limited entity and has no involvement in the corruption case. The development is seen as a significant relief for Bahria Town, and the company is expected to continue its operations without any disruption.