REFERENCE / COMPLAINT NO. XII

Reference dated 6-8-2002 – Non-Transparent Award of Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway Contract

August 6, 2002

Lieutenant General Munir Hafeez
Chairman
National Accountability Bureau
Chief Executive Secretariat
Islamabad

Dear General Munir Hafeez

I am writing to make a complaint under NAB laws about corrupt practices in the present regime and by its officials.

On behalf of Pakistan Peoples Party I draw your attention regarding the award of multi billion project, namely the Peshawer Islamabad Motorway without the process of tender. Please see news published in DAWN on 8-4-2002 regarding the award of contract to complete Motorway. It is shocking to see that it was awarded in a non transparent manner and without tender. This is a clear abuse of office.

The second abuse of office took place in canceling the original contract on malicious grounds. The cost of the project has increased dramatically as a result. The malicious and wrongful cancellation caused a loss of billions to the national exchequer. This is also a corruption complaint against the persons responsible for the cancellation which caused loss of national revenue.

It is hoped that the NAB would investigate the matter and file a reference in the court against the persons involved in causing loss to the National Exchequer.

Sincerely,

Nayyer Bokhari, Advocate
On behalf of Pakistan Peoples Party