“Pervez Musharraf, Pervez Elahi, and Malik Riaz are the real owners of Pakistan”

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan is currently hearing a case involving Bahria Town and the private housing society (Revenue Employees Housing Society).

Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa has issued directives to expedite proceedings directly. Expressing concerns over the influence wielded by certain individuals, Chief Justice Isa remarked, “These people are very powerful; they have bought everything.” He also highlighted the absence of media reports against them.

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The main accused of the case include prominent figures such as former military chief Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Pervaiz Elahi, and the owner of the above-mentioned housing societies Malik Riaz. Chief Justice Isa highlighted all three names. He went on to assert, “Pervez Musharraf, Pervez Elahi, and Malik Riaz are the real owners of Pakistan.”

During proceedings, the Chief Justice also voiced apprehensions regarding the environmental impact and legal compliance of housing developments, particularly in light of Pakistan’s rising pollution levels, as reported in recent news.

CJ Isa expressed dissatisfaction with the reputation of the judiciary and stressed the need for improvement. He raised pointed questions regarding the accountability of the Defence Housing Authority (DHA), querying whether official audits were conducted or if the organisation considered itself exempt from scrutiny.

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The Chief Justice scrutinised the legality of land usage, questioning whether agricultural plots were being improperly converted for residential purposes. He highlighted the importance of preserving agricultural land for food security and criticised the proliferation of unauthorised housing schemes.

He also underscored the implications of unchecked urbanisation on Pakistan’s food security and environmental sustainability.

Supreme Court adjourned the hearing until after Eid-ul-Fitr.