​A Chinese company has filed a complai​nt with Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB), alleging that Sindh Barrages Improvement Project (SBIP) Director Ghulam Mohiyuddin Mughal demanded a luxury apartment in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa in exchange for awarding a tender. The complaint, submitted by China Road & Bridge Corporation and Hubei Shuizong Water Resources and Hydropower Construction Co. Ltd. (CRBC-HBSZ), claims the official requested a 3,600-square-foot apartment as a commission for the contract to restore and upgrade the Sukkur Barrage.
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The firm alleged that the demand was accompanied by a photo of the Burj Khalifa and urged NAB Karachi to investigate the matter promptly. The company warned that if no action is taken, it may halt work on the $34 billion project, which is funded by the World Bank. The project aims to extend the Sukkur Barrage’s lifespan by 30 years through structural and mechanical upgrades and improved monitoring systems.
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The Sukkur Barrage is a vital part of Pakistan’s Indus Basin Irrigation System, supporting seven canals that irrigate 3.2 million hectares of farmland. This farmland generates $2.29 billion in annual agricultural output, making the project’s success critical to the region’s economy and food security.
The complaint has drawn attention to corruption risks in high-stakes development projects, potentially jeopardizing foreign investment and international collaboration. NAB has yet to announce any official action or findings regarding the allegations.
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