KARACHI – A senior official of Sindh Barrages Improvement Project comes under fire after being accused of alleged bribe demands, but it turned out to be propaganda.
Reports in local media shared a complaint with Subject: Complaint against Mr, Ghulam Mohiuddin Mughal (Project Director) Project Management Office Sindh Barrage Improvement Project. It said Chinese joint venture reportedly accused Ghulam Mohiuddin Mughal, the director of the Sindh Barrages Improvement Project, of demanding bribes in exchange for approving a contract related to the Sukkur Barrage restoration. The allegations were made in a letter dated December 30, 2024, addressed to the Karachi branch of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), and shared by journalist Imtiaz Chandio.
Here’s the Reality
Amid the outrage, China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) denied claims circulating online that Ghulam Mohiuddin Mughal, Director of the Sindh Barrages Improvement Project (SBIP), demanded a luxury 3600-square-foot apartment from the company in exchange for securing a tender for the Sukkur Barrage Project.
CRBC said the letter making these allegations was forged, using fake signatures and letterheads, and stated that no such demands were made. The company called for an investigation into those spreading the false information and legal action to protect the reputation of international firms operating in Pakistan. The Sukkur Barrage upgrade project, valued at Rs34 billion, aims to extend the barrage’s life by 30 years and is crucial for improving water distribution in Sindh.
Mughal allegedly shared a picture of Burj Khalifa apartment in UAE, requesting 3,600 sq. ft. apartment in the landmark building, to be purchased in his name.
The firm also warned that failure to address the matter could lead them to suspend work on the project.
