Pakistan’s military gets its real estate back
The Pakistan military has reclaimed ownership of approximately 300 acres of real estate after a recent reversal of a 2022 Islamabad High Court (IHC) order. The dispute centered around Pakistan Navy's controversial "Pakistan Navy Farms" project, which included the construction of farmhouses, homes, and orchards on land originally mutated from private ownership to the Navy. The court ruled against the project, deeming it unconstitutional and illegal.
The ruling also criminalized the inauguration of a luxury Naval Sailing Club built on the same land, ordering its demolition. The Navy chief, Admiral Zafar Mehmud Abbasi, was ordered to face criminal proceedings under specific laws due to his role in the illegal construction. This action against a serving Navy chief marked an unprecedented move that redefined the constitutional boundaries of armed forces.
Following the 27th amendment, which granted Field Marshal Asim Munir the title of Chief of Defence Forces, the military effectively secured control over all aspects of the state, including real estate. The IHC's reversal of Minallah's earlier order on September 2 further solidified the military's grip on the real estate, ensuring that Rawalpindi would continue to govern the country without interference from Islamabad.
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