US Embassy in Islamabad can be used for surveillance: AGP
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ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has raised objections over the new seven-storey building of the United States (US) Embassy in Islamabad's Diplomatic Enclave, saying that the top floor of the building can be "conveniently" used for surveillance of the government offices located in the adjacent area.
According to an audit report released by the AGP office, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) had withheld the NOC [No-Objection Certificate] for the US embassy until the approval from the prime minister, as the CDA can only sanction the construction of up to five-storey buildings in the area.
However, the US government went ahead with the construction of the seven-storey building without waiting for the premier's approval, DawnNews reported.
"Despite pending approval by the prime minister, construction had started,” the audit report says.
