INP
ISLAMABAD
The United Group of ICCI on Saturday said anti-encroachment operation by the CDA proved selective and it has left much to be desired.
The operation was conducted at many places but some encroachments were simply ignored which must be probed, said Senior Vice Chairman of United Group, Shahid Zaman Shinwari.
Talking to the business community, he said that the trading community and others responsible for encroachment were penalized by the government officials getting the benefit of encroachments were spared which is amazing. He said that residential and commercial areas are still full of encroachments as the so-called operation of CDA was more of an eye-wash.
Shinwari noted that the group taking Islamabad Chamber as hostage has also grabbed state’s land worth billions but no action was taken against them which has raised many questions.
He said that many operations were conducted in F-6 Super Market by the illegally-constructed shops of the president ICCI and other influential figures were not touched.
The officials of CDA are the main hindrance in restoring the beauty of federal capital as they allow and protect encroachments for personal benefits which is an open secret, he informed.
He said that CDA bosses should show some impartiality by taking action against their own subordinates for shielding the corrupt since long.
