SC Rejects Bahria Town’s Request to Stop Auction, Demands Full Record

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has refused to grant immediate relief to Bahria Town in its plea to halt the auction of its properties, marking a significant legal setback for the embattled real estate giant.

A three-member bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan heard the case and directed that copies of all references against Bahria Town and its founder, Malik Riaz, be submitted to the court.

Justice Aminuddin made it clear that the court cannot issue a one-sided stay order without hearing from the other party. He emphasized the need for due process and a fair hearing.

This development follows NAB’s ongoing auction of Bahria Town properties to recover amounts related to plea bargains in corruption references. Earlier, the Islamabad High Court had allowed NAB to proceed with the auction process.

The next hearing has been scheduled for August 13, when both the main petition and all related applications will be considered.

As legal pressure mounts, Bahria Town now faces an uphill battle to retain its assets and defend itself against multiple charges.