Ex-Finance Minister Declared Mastermind of One Constitution Avenue Scandal
A joint investigation team (JIT) has identified former finance minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh as the alleged mastermind behind the One Constitution Avenue scandal in Islamabad, while naming several former Capital Development Authority (CDA) officials for their alleged involvement in the case.
According to the investigation report, Shaikh worked in coordination with CDA officials, including former chairman Kamran Lashari, Faisal Awan and Azhar Ali Chaudhry.
The JIT found that the project caused financial losses to the national exchequer while allowing individuals and their associates to gain undue benefits.
It has recommended blacklisting Shaikh from participating in government projects and has called for the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to accelerate its investigation and file a reference within three months.
Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal confirmed the JIT’s findings during a press conference, saying the government would not provide protection to anyone involved in the scandal.
He said the government would also arrange a transparent re-auction of the project. The JIT has recommended investigating the case further and taking action against those responsible.
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