Housing scam victims to get compensation before Eid

LAHORE:National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lt-Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmed, in line with public-friendly initiatives, has directed the immediate distribution of the fourth installment amounting to Rs1.16 billion recovered from the accused in the Eden scandal. The distribution process has already commenced and will be completed before Eid-ul-Fitr.

To facilitate the victims, NAB Lahore has established special desks to expedite the distribution process, ensuring compliance with the Chairman's directives. Additionally, NAB Lahore will remain open on Saturday and Sunday to ensure the continuous and seamless distribution of compensation cheques.

On this occasion, NAB Lahore Director General M Ahtram Dar stated that based on NAB's records, direct bank transfers to victims’ accounts have also begun, under his direct supervision, to ensure the timely disbursement of funds. He reaffirmed the chairman’s clear instructions that public welfare remains the top priority. As a result of NAB Lahore’s efforts, a historic Plea Bargain (PB) amounting to Rs16 billion was materialised with the accused persons in the renowned Eden Scandal. The current distribution marks the fourth installment of this recovered amount.

To further assist victims during the holy month of Ramazan, NAB Lahore has introduced a pick-and-drop (shuttle service) within NAB premises and senior citizens are being facilitated on priority basis.