Islamabad, Sept. 1 -- A massive timber scam worth PKR 1.7 billion in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has been uncovered by relevant authorities, seizing approximately 2.3 million cubic feet of illegally cut wood, Geo News reported, citing a report by The News.

According to Geo News, citing a report released on Monday, investigations have implicated 140 officers and officials, who have received show-cause notices and are facing charge sheets.

The provincial government has also forwarded some cases to Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the Anti-Corruption Department for further action.

The Forestry Planning and Monitoring Circle (FP&MC) in Peshawar reported that the seized timber was recovered mainly from Allai tehsil...