Islamabad Housing Society Sold 200 Kanals Illegally

Pakistan’s real estate sector after reports emerged that a well-known Jinnah Garden Housing Society, in the federal capital allegedly sold nearly 200 kanals of land illegally. It raised serious questions about fraudulent practices, regulatory oversight, and the safety of homebuyers’ investments. The alleged scandal has sparked public outrage and placed government authorities under immense pressure to investigate what could be one of the biggest land fraud cases in Islamabad’s recent history.

According to documents and complaints filed with local authorities, the housing society in question is accused of selling land that either did not belong to it or was never approved for residential or commercial use. The illegally sold plots, reportedly spread over 200 kanals. Real estate insiders claim that the disputed land includes green areas, plots reserved for public amenities and parcels under litigation. Buyers, many of whom are overseas Pakistanis, say they were lured through glossy brochures, false assurances and aggressive marketing campaigns.

Several buyers have now come forward, alleging that they invested their life savings into plots that turned out to be fraudulent. The scandal has reignited debates over the role of regulatory bodies such as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA). Critics argue that weak oversight, bureaucratic loopholes and corruption enable housing societies to sell unapproved land with impunity. According to CDA’s own records, more than 140 illegal housing societies are currently operating in the Islamabad Capital Territory, many of them selling land without approval.

Sources confirm that the matter has been brought to the attention of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Preliminary inquiries suggest that forged land records and fake no-objection certificates (NOCs) may have been used to deceive buyers. The alleged illegal sale of 200 kanals of land by a famous Islamabad housing society is more than just a real estate scandal. It is a wake-up call for Pakistan’s governance, transparency and consumer protection. For the victims, justice remains uncertain. Without strong oversight, the dream of owning a safe and legal home in Pakistan will remain a gamble.