ISLAMABAD: Legal proceedings have intensified in the high-profile money laundering cases involving Bahria Town’s top leadership. The court has officially initiated the process to declare real estate tycoon Malik Riaz and his son Ali Riaz as proclaimed offenders, after repeated failures to appear in court.
In a clear warning, the court stated that if both accused do not present themselves by October 13, 2025, they will be legally declared absconders, and stringent legal action will follow without further delay.
Proceedings in Case No. 58/25 and 59/25
In Case No. 58/25, accused Atta Hassan and Sajjad Haider appeared before the court and received copies of the case documents.
Similarly, in Case No. 59/25, the court recorded the presence of Atta Hassan and Muhammad Imran, who were also handed over relevant legal documents.
Khalil-ur-Rehman’s Absence Criticized
a significant development came with the repeated absence of Khalil-ur-Rehman, another key accused in both cases. His counsel submitted a medical exemption plea, claiming illness. However, the court rejected the application outright, labeling it a clear attempt to stall the proceedings.
“Excuses based on health issues will not be accepted as a tool to delay justice,” the court sternly remarked.
As a consequence, the court ordered that no legal documents will be provided to Khalil-ur-Rehman until he appears in person.
Strict Orders for Upcoming Hearings
The bench also directed that witnesses must be produced without fail at the next hearing. Failure to comply will result in the harshest legal consequences.
The next hearing dates are set as follows:
Case No. 58/25 – Adjourned to September 15, 2025
Case No. 59/25 – Adjourned to September 17, 2025
No Tolerance for Further Delays
The court emphasized that the time for leniency has passed. All further attempts to delay the proceedings—whether through absence or procedural excuses—will be met with the full weight of the law.
