ISLAMABAD– Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Thursday has issued notice to Minister for Science and Technology Azam Khan Swati over illegal constructions on his farm house.

According to the notice, Swati constructed illegal basement in his farmhouse that was built on CDA land. An operation will be launched if the minister fails to remove the encroachments, it stated.

Earlier, Supreme Court (SC) had formed a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) for scrutiny of Azam Swati’s properties.

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar had sought explanation from the minister, threatening to disqualify him.