A Karachi anti-corruption court has issued arrest warrants for several former officials of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), accused of embezzling more than Rs 800 million in municipal development funds. The case, heard by the Special Judge of the Anti-Corruption Court, involves allegations of awarding contracts to preferred contractors at inflated rates and diverting public funds meant for civic projects.
Who Is Named in the Case
According to court proceedings, arrest warrants were issued for former KMC Director General of Technical Services Shabihul Hassanain, former Director of Parks and DMC East ADP Member Tauqeer Abbas, former Director of Finance, Planning & Development Accounts Nazish Raza, and Superintendent Engineer Samad Jilbani, among other former officials.
What the Allegations Cover
The funds in question were designated for public development projects, including road infrastructure, sanitation, and water supply upgrades. Investigators allege that contracts were awarded to preferred contractors at inflated rates, and that some allocated funds were not used for the civic projects they were meant for. As with any case still before the courts, these remain allegations against the named individuals until proceedings are concluded.
Why It Matters for Karachi
KMC manages civic infrastructure for a city of over 20 million residents, and cases like this one draw attention because delayed or diverted development funds have a direct, visible impact — from unrepaired roads to stalled sanitation and water projects. Local civil society groups and residents have previously raised concerns about transparency in how KMC awards contracts and tracks municipal spending.
The case is one of several scrutinizing municipal fund management in Karachi in recent years. For related coverage, see our Local news section.
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