Bahria Town (1).

Byline: Farooq Memon - Karachi

I AM a proud reader of a very courageous daily which does not hesitate to report against very strong personalities of our society like Malik Riaz (Dawn, Jan 16). In the past, too, I have seen very detailed reports on land issues of Bahria Town Karachi (BTK). Here, I want to highlight an issue concerning BTK.

Of late, it has started sending vouchers of development charges at 35 per cent of the total cost already paid in installments (the last installment was due in early February 2018) at mailing addresses of persons having booked properties in BTK. According to the detailed statement, this new demand is to consist of 20 quarterly instalments to be paid between February 2020 and November 2024. According to the letter covering the voucher and the detailed statement, the newly-imposed development charges are to cater for the amenities roads, parks, etc.

To me, it appears that land cost imposed on BTK under the order of the Supreme Court is the reason behind these development charges. Though not directly claimed...