Islamabad, April 25, 2018 (PPI-OT): Chairman National Accountability Bureau Honourable Justice Javed Iqbal chaired a high level meeting at NAB headquarters. The meeting was attended by deputy chairman NAB, prosecutor general Accountability and other senior officers. The meeting reviewed the performance of NAB Headquarters and all regional bureaus especially six month performance of NAB’s prosecution Division and operation division since taking charge by the chairman. The meeting was informed that most of the orders issued by the chairman NAB have been implemented.
It was informed that in last six months NAB has authorized 55 complaint verification including 39 inquiries and 33 investigations. NAB arrested 226 persons and filed 197 corruption references in various accountability courts. While 27 persons were also sentenced on proving corruption charges. Chairman NAB has expressed satisfaction over the six months performance of NAB said that the marked improvement has been noted in the performance of NAB. Accountability for All policy Is being actively pursued by NAB. NAB is interested only vigorously pursuing the policy of work, work and work only.
Chairman NAB directed NAB officers to redouble their efforts and use all available resources arresting the absconders. No laxity will be tolerated in this regard. He directed Officials of head office as well as regional staff to complete the complaint verification in two months, four months inquiries and investigation in 4 months already stipulated time frame. He also sought a detailed report in this regard. He directed to arrest Proclaimed Offenders and Absconders. He warned strict action against the officers on showing any laxity.
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