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PM Forms Committee to Review One Constitution Avenue Case, Halts Authorities from Taking Action
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PM Forms Committee to Review One Constitution Avenue Case, Halts Authorities from Taking Action

From Dawn · (9m ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a high-level committee to review the controversial One Constitution Avenue skyscraper case in Islamabad.
  • The committee, headed by the Law Minister, has been tasked with examining all aspects of the issue and submitting a report within one week.
  • Authorities have been ordered to halt any action related to the building's lease cancellation until a final decision is made by the prime minister, while residents have begun voluntarily vacating their apartments.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has intervened in the escalating dispute surrounding the One Constitution Avenue skyscraper, establishing a high-level committee to thoroughly review the matter and halting all immediate actions by authorities. This decisive step aims to ensure justice and provide a fair hearing to all affected parties.

The committee has been tasked with examining all aspects of the issue and submitting a comprehensive report to the prime minister within one week.

— Radio PakistanDescribing the mandate of the newly formed committee.

The committee, led by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and comprising other key officials, is mandated to examine every facet of the One Constitution Avenue case. Their objective is to submit a comprehensive report within a week, offering recommendations for a just resolution. Crucially, during this review period, the Islamabad administration and the Capital Development Authority are prohibited from taking any enforcement actions, providing a much-needed respite for residents and stakeholders.

During this period, all affected individuals will be able to present their concerns before the committee, which will hear all parties and stakeholders without any discrimination.

— Radio PakistanExplaining the process for affected individuals.

This development follows the Islamabad High Court's decision to uphold the cancellation of the building's lease due to payment defaults by the project company. Reports of eviction notices being served had added to the tension, particularly as prominent figures, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan, reportedly own apartments in the building.

Until a final decision is taken by the prime minister, the Islamabad administration and the Capital Development Authority will refrain from taking any action in the matter.

— Radio PakistanStating the halt on enforcement actions.

While residents have begun voluntarily vacating their apartments amidst a visible police presence, the prime minister's directive underscores a commitment to due process. The formation of this special committee signals an intent to address the concerns of all individuals involved without discrimination, ensuring that the requirements of justice are fully met before any final decisions are rendered.

The prime minister has issued directives for the formation of this special committee to ensure that the requirements of justice are fully met in the One Constitution Avenue case.

— Radio PakistanHighlighting the prime minister's intent behind forming the committee.
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Originally published by Dawn in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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