In a major development on October 1, 2024, the Accountability Court acquitted the Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, and others involved in the Nooriabad Power Plant reference case. The decision comes after a prolonged legal battle that had drawn considerable public attention, with allegations of corruption and misuse of power linked to the project’s execution.
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had filed the reference against the Sindh CM and other officials, accusing them of financial irregularities in the Nooriabad Power Plant project. However, the court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the charges, leading to the acquittal of all accused. The judgment has been hailed as a victory by supporters of the Sindh government, who viewed the case as politically motivated.
Murad Ali Shah, in a statement, expressed relief over the court’s decision, stating that the project had always been intended to provide much-needed electricity to the people of Sindh. He emphasized that the Nooriabad Power Plant was established to address the province’s energy crisis and had contributed significantly to improving the power supply in the region.
The case had been a source of contention between the federal government and the Sindh government, with opposition parties often citing it as an example of corruption within the provincial administration. With the acquittal, the Sindh government can now focus on furthering development projects without the shadow of legal battles. The decision has also sparked discussions about the need for more transparency in public projects to avoid similar controversies in the future.
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