KARACHI: Supreme Court has directed for ensuring transparency in state land distribution in Sindh province.

Three-member bench of Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar  comprising Justice Sajjad Ali Shah and Justice Muneeb Akhtar was hearing  suo-motu notice taken by apex court  on state land distribution in Sindh at its Karachi Registry on Tuesday.

Chief Justice in his remarks during the hearing said protection of the state is our responsibility.

The Chief Justice also expressed dismay over leasing out of land by Pakistan Railways given to it by Sindh government for Railway purposes.

The court adjourned the case regarding industrial land till today (Wednesday). NNI