ISLAMABAD, January 3: Honorable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB chaired a meeting to review the performance of NAB Multan especially conviction made under Section 10 of National Accountability Ordinance (NAO)-1999 and under Section 25 (b) of NAO-1999 from Oct 10, 2017 to Dec 31, 2021 at NAB Headquarters. Zahir Shah, Deputy Chairman NAB, Syed AsgharHaider, Prosecutor General Accountability (PGA) whereas NaumanAslam, DG NAB Multan participated in the meeting via video link. During the meeting NaumanAslam, DG NAB Multan informed the meeting that under the dynamic leadership of Honorable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB, during the period from October 10, 2017 to Dec 31, 2021, 29x accused persons have been convicted under section 10 of NAO-1999. The details of the 29 convicted persons under section 10 of NAO-1999.
DG NAB Multan also informed the meeting that in the case of disbursement of loans amongst the public by the government of the Punjab through National Rural Support Program (NRSP), the Bureau has ensured recovery of Rs. 502.6 million from NRSP in favor of the Government of the Punjab. He further informed that NAB Multan in all above NAB operations, total direct and indirect recovery made is Rs. 4834.62 million including convictions u/s 10 & 25(B) of NAO, 1999. Additionally in light of National Anti-Corruption Strategy and besides operations, NAB Multan undertook study of government departments come under their jurisdiction and suggested preventive measures to avoid instances of corruption and corrupt practices over issues including illegal occupation of state lands, unfair distribution of irrigation water through outlets, illegal educational institutes, purchase of sugarcane and delayed payments to farmers, illegal housing societies and land subdivisions, and illegal cutting of forest trees etc. Whereas under the awareness regime multifarious activities like seminars, workshops, conferences, training, and media campaigns were carried out and in the education sector character building societies were formed, lectures delivered, and awareness competitions were held during the period.
The Honorable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB said that the excellent performance of NAB Multan has contributed well in the overall performance of NAB. He appreciated the performance of all ranks of NAB officers/ officials under the supervision of Mr. NaumanAslam, DG NAB Multan and hoped that NAB Multan will continue to perform its functions in future with the same zeal and commitment in accordance with law. He said that logical conclusion of mega corruption and white collar crime cases are the top most priority of NAB. He said that NAB’s faith is corruption free Pakistan. All officers of NAB are working with renewed energy and dedication considering eradication of corruption as their national duty. -PR