- NAB Chief for eradicating corruption from the country
ISLAMABAD, April 22: Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (R) Javed Iqbal has said NABhasbeen geared up to the expectations of the nation to eradicate corruption, reported by Radio Pakistan.
According to a press release in Islamabad, he said NAB will continue its endeavours to eradicate corruption from country by adopting “Accountability for All” Policy against the corrupt.
He said NAB has perfected its procedures and looted money would be recovered in various cases and will be deposited in national exchequer.
Meanwhile, an officer of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) was suspended over charges of inefficiency and negligence in duty.
According to a notification issued by the anti-graft body, an inquiry has been started against NAB Lahore Deputy Director Ramzan after his suspension.
However, the official would be given a chance to defend the charges
levelled against him.
The anti-graft body has so far initiated action against 85 officials over the directives of NAB chairperson Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal.
The NAB chairperson believes accountability for all should be an action that should not leave anyone from answering for their corrupt practices.
Recently, the anti-graft body head gave warning of strict action against all the officials who have been trying to influence enquires being carried out by NAB.
A notification stated that the chairperson has taken serious view of illegal intervention by senior officers of the anti-graft body in NAB headquarters and regions in ongoing cases at different stages.
The notice added that whoever would be found involved in influencing inquiry for any reason would be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law.-Agencies
