The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Thursday issued notice to Minister for Science and Technology Azam Khan Swati over illegal constructions on his farmhouse. According to the notice, Swati constructed basement in his farmhouse that was built on the CDA land. An operation will be launched if the minister fails to remove the encroachments, it stated. Earlier, the Supreme Court (SC) had formed a joint investigation team (JIT) for scrutiny of Azam Swati’s properties. Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar had sought explanation from the minister, also warning him of disqualification. Published in Daily Times, November 9th 2018.