Bahria Town Shutdown Looms Large as Crackdown Deepens – Malik Riaz Warns of Nationwide Shutdown in the face of a stringent NAB crackdown

In a shocking revelation which has caused tremors within Pakistan’s real estate sector, property tycoon Malik Riaz declared on Tuesday that Bahria Town is on the verge of shutdown nationwide. The declaration, issued through a social media platform X (previously Twitter) post, reflects a dire picture of one of Pakistan’s biggest and most ambitious housing projects now creaking under the strain of regulatory action.

Riaz’s statement is not a warning alone it is a plea for help.

“Operations Paralyzed, Salaries Halted,” Says Riaz

Referring to the arrest of dozens of Bahria Town employees, the freeze on all corporate bank accounts, seizure of vehicles, and a paralyzing disruption in cash flow, Malik Riaz stated that Bahria Town’s operations have been totally destroyed.

“It is now not possible to deliver services or salaries to tens of thousands of employees,” Riaz complained in his post.

The consequences of this allegation are staggering, both for Bahria Town’s employees and for the half-million residents who have come to depend on the development’s promised amenities security and sanitation, education and utilities.

NAB Auction Notice: High-Value Properties on the Block

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has been quick to act, intending to auction a portfolio of high-profile Bahria Town properties on August 7, 2025. Properties to be auctioned include:

• Bahria Town Corporate Offices (Plots 7-D and 7-E, Park Road, Phase II)
• Arena Cinema
• Safari Club
• Bahria Town International Academy
• Rubbish Market & Lawn near Garden City Golf Course

All of these properties are found in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi and are central elements of Bahria Town’s recreational and operational amenities.

The Demise of a Real Estate Colossus?

Bahria Town has been synonymous with luxury, modernity, and urban planning in Pakistan for many years. It changed the face of private real estate development, providing gated communities and world-class infrastructure in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad.

But recent history has turned that script around.

From corruption cases and investigations to this present stand-off with the NAB, Malik Riaz empire is dealing with unprecedented criticism and operational chaos. The warning by the founder indicates that if things do not change seriously, a total Bahria Town closure is inevitable something that will have a ripple effect across the national economy.

What This Means for Stakeholders

• Residents: Thousands who invested in Bahria Town for security of living now worry about the downfall of essential services.
• Employees: With salaries suspended and job security disintegrating, tens of thousands of employees are on the dark.
• Investors: The crackdown already dented faith in Pakistan’s private property sector, particularly among overseas Pakistanis.
• Authorities: NAB’s actions are a bold move for enforcement but only time will tell if it leads to justice or chaos.

Malik Riaz’s Final Alarm

As authorities proceed with the auction and the crackdown intensifies, Malik Riaz has sounded what could be the final alarm for Bahria Town. With no signs of reprieve and little room to maneuver, the once-powerful real estate tycoon now faces the collapse of his life’s work.

Whether this is the beginning of the end of Bahria Town or an agonizing restart is yet to be known but one thing is certain: Pakistan property market is seeing history unfold.

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