In a major victory for both environmental protection and public accountability, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Balochistan has reclaimed a staggering one million acres of precious forest land. The value of this recovered land is estimated at a monumental Rs 1.3 trillion.
This landmark success is the result of a tough, eight-month-long operation. NAB did not work alone; it joined forces with the Balochistan Board of Revenue and local deputy commissioners. Together, their mission was to clear the land of illegal occupants and powerful encroachers who had seized public property for years.
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The massive-scale recovery is a critical step in preserving Pakistan’s natural resources. All of the reclaimed land has now been officially handed back to the Forest Department. This allows the department to begin restoration work and protect these areas from future illegal activity.
To ensure the process is fair and transparent for everyone involved, the authorities have set up special Forest Settlement Boards and Tribunals. These bodies will legally resolve any disputes over land ownership, protecting the rights of local communities while upholding the law.
In a related move, NAB has also launched a fresh inquiry into suspicious land allotments in the Miani Hore area of Hub district. This region is a protected mangrove zone, highlighting the bureau’s commitment to safeguarding environmentally sensitive areas from corruption. This operation sends a powerful message that the illegal seizure of state land will no longer be tolerated.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What was the total value of the forest land recovered by NB?
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) successfully recovered forest land with an estimated worth of Rs 1.3 trillion.
2. How long did the NAB operation take?
The coordinated operation to clear the land of illegal encroachers lasted for eight months.
3. Which department will now manage the recovered land?
The one million acres of reclaimed forest land have been officially handed over to the Forest Department for its preservation and management.
4. What steps are being taken to ensure transparency?
To guarantee a fair and transparent process, the government has established Forest Settlement Boards and Tribunals to resolve any ownership disputes legally.
5. Is NAB investigating any other similar cases?
Yes, NAB has launched a new inquiry into illegal land allotments within Miani Hore, a protected mangrove forest in Hub district.
