Pakistan, June 1 -- The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has launched an inquiry into the alleged illegal issuance of no-objection certificates (NOCs) for marriage halls and marquees in Karachi, seeking a detailed report from the Sindh Building Control Authority over suspected violations and possible financial losses to the national exchequer.

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According to official correspondence, NAB initiated the probe following complaints regarding the approval of marriage halls and marquees as well as the construction of commercial facilities on plots designated for public amenities. The anti-corruption watchdog has asked the building authority to provide details of alleged...