Govt Official Allegedly Demands Apartment in Burj Khalifa as Bribe From Chinese Company

A Chinese company has filed a formal complaint with Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB), accusing a Sindh government official of demanding a luxury apartment in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa in exchange for awarding a project tender.

The complaint, submitted by China Road & Bridge Corporation and Hubei Shuizong Water Resources and Hydropower Construction Co. Ltd. (CRBC-HBSZ), alleges that Ghulam Mohiyuddin Mughal, Director of the Sindh Barrages Improvement Project (SBIP), requested a 3,600-square-foot apartment in Burj Khalifa as a commission for awarding the contract to restore and upgrade the Sukkur Barrage.

The firm alleged that the demand was accompanied by a photo of the Burj Khalifa. In a letter titled “Complaint Against Mr. Ghulam Mohiyuddin Mughal,” the company urged NAB Karachi to investigate the matter, cautioning that inaction could compel them to suspend work on the project.

The $34 billion World Bank-funded initiative aims to extend the operational life of the 90-year-old Sukkur Barrage by an additional 30 years.

The Sukkur Barrage, a vital part of the Indus Basin Irrigation System, sustains seven canals that irrigate 3.2 million hectares of farmland, contributing $2.29 billion annually to agricultural output. The project involves structural upgrades, mechanical enhancements, and the installation of advanced monitoring systems to ensure long-term efficiency.