Supreme Court Renovation Fails First Test: Leaks Emerge After Heavy Rain
Islamabad: The lavish renovation of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, which reportedly cost over PKR 200 million, revealed serious flaws during Islamabad’s first heavy rainfall of the season.
Water began leaking through the Supreme Court’s ceilings, including rooms designated for journalists. Reporter Abdul Qayyum Siddiqui shared a video showing water entering these spaces, highlighting the project’s shortcomings and raising questions over the use of public funds.
حال ہی میں سپریم کورٹ میں تزئین و آرائش کا کام مکمل ہوا ایک ذریعہ کے مطابق 20کروڑ روپے سے زیادہ خرچ ہوئے لیکن موسم کی پہلی تیز بارش نے ساری قلعی کھول دی کیا چیف جسٹس پاکستان جسٹس یحییٰ آفریدی کسی ذمہ دار کو بلا کر اس عوامی رقم کا حساب لیں گے یہ منظر صحافیوں کے لیے بنائی گئی جگہ… pic.twitter.com/6y6o9Rp29M
— Abdul Qayyum Siddiqui (@QayyumReports) March 30, 2026
Siddiqui asked whether Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi would call responsible officials to account for the mishandling of this significant expenditure.
Social media users noted that similar issues have been observed in other major government buildings. Islamabad High Court also experienced roof leaks recently, prompting authorities to place buckets under dripping areas to manage the problem.
یہی حال تقریبا سب اہم سرکاری عمارتوں کا دیکھنے میں آیا ہے https://t.co/OkJqqhM6hl
— Zahid Gishkori (@ZahidGishkori) March 30, 2026
The incident has sparked public criticism over planning, quality control, and accountability in high-cost government projects.
