Pakistan

Hajj Corruption Case: Ex-minister's bank account, property frozen

A case was registered against him for inflicting a loss of a billion rupees to the national exchequer.

Web Desk March 12, 2013

File photo of Hamid Saeed Kazmi. PHOTO: FILE

The bank accounts and properties of former Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Hamid Saeed Kazmi were frozen on Tuesday, Express News reported.

Kazmi, Rao Shakeel and former additional secretary to ministry of religious affairs Raja Aftabul Islam were accused of indulging in widespread corruption during the course of renting residential buildings for Pakistani pilgrims in Saudi Arabia at exorbitant rates and inflicting a loss of a billion rupees to the national exchequer. Most of the buildings rented by the Hajj administrators were five kilometres away from the Haram Sharif, while according to law the accommodation for Hajjis should not be more than two kilometres away.

A case was registered against Kazmi and he was arrested on March 15, 2011. A Rawalpindi court had granted him bail on August 27, which was later cancelled on Federal Investigation Agency’s request.

COMMENTS (10)

Haris Farooq Wattoo | 11 years ago | Reply

Why our politicians spend millions on election campaigns, simply its an investment to make money through corruption. I feel sorry for this man who had to face losses in this business.

SHB | 11 years ago | Reply So late. They should have taken this step, way back when this investigation was started. In the western countries, they freeze the account firsthand then talk with the person. You think he is so stupid that he left big amount of money in his account. At this time they should freeze the accounts of his wife and all of his children accounts. Also confiscate allof his properties ( both under his name and under his children name)

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san | 11 years ago | Reply We are hearing this case from last five years. Five freaking long years. You couldn't prove a single allegation. Don't divert people attention. Try to bring terrorists to justice. Forget about corruption, as we are born corrupt. Concentrate on main issue which terrorism and my Lord you are allowing Malik Ishaq and co freely roaming on our streets due to lack of evidence.

MJ | 11 years ago | Reply

Look at his face. He looks so innocent, has a nice shara'i beard ... and it is even dyed red with Henna. He is following sunnah Masha'ALLAH to the dot!! The FIA must by crazy. How can they register a case against this pious man? I am pretty sure he prays five times every day and most of them in congregation too. Something does not add up here.

Texad | 11 years ago | Reply

The longer the beard the less the fear

Aftab Nabi | 11 years ago | Reply

And what about Arsalan Iftikhar's accounts ?

Syed | 11 years ago | Reply

This is "Democracy is the best revenge " at work!

MJ | 11 years ago | Reply

Everybody has equal rights in a democratic country. Why is an ex-minister being singled out for corruption? Does he not have the right to some money on the side? Oh the humanity!

umar | 11 years ago | Reply

What is happening in this country? No one fears form Allah

Usman786 | 11 years ago | Reply

is there still any money left in this more than innocent person's account?

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