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    Malik Riaz & Bahria Town: The Empire That Divided Pakistan – Hero or Villain?

    • Mar 24, 2025, 07:53 AM IST
    • By Naveed Shah
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    • 1. The Rise of a Real Estate Mogul: From Rags to Riches

    1. The Rise of a Real Estate Mogul: From Rags to Riches

    "Pakistan mein do log hamesha controversial rehtay hain—politicians aur property dealers. Malik Riaz ne dono ka role ek saath nibha dia!"

    Malik Riaz isn’t just a businessman; he’s an institution. A man who turned barren land into gold, building Asia’s largest private city (Bahria Town Karachi) and giving DHA a run for its money. But behind the glitz of golf courses and wide roads lies a story of power, politics, and penalties.

    Why does Pakistan love to hate him?
    ✔ Dream Seller – Gave expats a "safe" investment haven.
    ✔ Infrastructure King – Where Karachi’s govt failed, BTK delivered.
    ✔ Army’s Trusted Partner – Retired generals joined his empire.

    Yet, "Jitna bara sheher, utni bari controversy."


    2. The Supreme Court Bombshell: Rs. 460 Billion Fine – Fair or Foul?

    In 2018, Pakistan’s Supreme Court dropped a nuclear verdict: Bahria Town Karachi had illegally acquired land. Penalty? A staggering Rs. 460 billion—the largest in Pakistan’s history.

    The Hidden Truth in the Judgment:

    • "Sab kar rahay hain, lekin sirf hum pakray gaye?" – SC admitted DHA & others did the same.
    • Why Only Bahria? Bahria Town dealers say it was a selectivejustice.
    • Malik Riaz paid first installment… then stopped. "Pakistan mein faislay sirf headlines ke liye hotay hain."

    3. The UK Money Trail: Did Malik Riaz & Imran Khan Cut a Deal?

    In 2019, UK’s crime agency froze £190 million of Malik Riaz’s assets. Shockingly, the money was later sent to Pakistan’s Supreme Court—just when Bahria Town needed to pay its fine.

    The Suspicious Timing:

    ✔ PTI Govt’s Role – Imran Khan’s team facilitated the transfer.
    ✔ Recovery or Settlement? – Critics called it a "backdoor deal."
    ✔ New Govt, New Enemies – Post-2022, the establishment turned against Riaz.

    "Yahan har deal ki expiry date hoti hai."


    4. Sindh’s Political War on Bahria Town: Land Mafia vs. The Giant

    In 2020, Sindh nationalists attacked BTK offices, calling Malik Riaz a "qabza group." But let’s be real—Karachi ki zameen pe sab ka haath hai.

    Who Really Hates Bahria Town?

    ✔ Rival Developers – BTK’s success hurt their china-cutting empires.
    ✔ Weak Sindh Govt – No master plan, just "jiski lathi uski bhains" policy.
    ✔ The Establishment Shift – Old allies became silent enemies.


    5. BTK-2: A Masterstroke or Suicide?

    In 2023, when Pakistan’s property market was crashing, Malik Riaz launched BTK-2 on M9. Investors panicked:

    • "Pehla BTK ka fine bhara nahi, doosra project?"
    • Market Trust Eroded – Was this genius or desperation?

    6. Escape to Dubai: The End of Bahria Town Pakistan?

    By 2024, the Riaz family shifted to UAE, launching megaprojects in Dubai South. Meanwhile:
    ✔ NAB warned investors – "BT Dubai = Money Laundering!"
    ✔ Malik Riaz tweeted – "I won’t become a Sultani Gawah against Imran Khan."

    Is This Goodbye to Pakistan?

    • Smart Exit? – Or forced exile?
    • What Happens to BTK Now? – Will govt take over?

    7. The Uncomfortable Truth: Why We Need Bahria Town

    Before we burn Malik Riaz at the stake, consider:

    1. Karachi’s Urban Hell vs. BTK’s Paradise

    While Clifton’s streets flood and DHA’s sewers choke, BTK has 24/7 water, security, and wide roads. "Yeh tou woh cheez hai jo sarkar nahi de saki!"

    2. The System is Rigged Against Honest Business

    • "Bina rishwat ke file nahi hilti."
    • SC admitted DHA & other developers do the same practices.
    • Why only punish one player?

    3. Overseas Pakistanis’ Trust at Stake

    If BTK collapses, who will expats trust next?


    8. The Way Forward: Reform, Don’t Destroy

    Instead of NAB raids and media trials, Pakistan needs:
    ✔ Land Reforms – Clear laws, no more "qabza groups."
    ✔ Dialogue, Not Demolition – Settle the Rs. 460B issue fairly.
    ✔ Save Investor Confidence – Or kiss foreign investment goodbye.

    Final Question:

    "Agar Malik Riaz chor hai, toh baqi sab theek hain?"


    What’s Your Verdict?

    • Hero who transformed Pakistan? 
    • Villain who broke the law?
    • Or just a product of a broken system? 

    Comment below!
    #SaveBahriaTown #PakistanRealEstate #MalikRiazTruth


    P.S. Agar aap ka BTK mein plot hai, dua karein yeh political storm guzar jaye! ????

    • Mar 24, 2025, 07:53 AM IST
    • By Naveed Shah
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