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NAB summons PMLN’s Hanif Abbasi on August 17

August 8, 2020August 8, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former Member National Assembly (MNA) Hanif Abbasi on August 17. According to the details, the PML-N leader has been summoned by the anti-corruption watchdog in a case pertaining to Sports Board Punjab corruption. Furthermore, the anti-graft body has sent a questionnaire to … Read more

HRW criticizes NAB, urged Pakistani Gov to carry reforms

August 6, 2020 by Web Desk

NAB summons significant political figures this week

The Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday has urged Pakistani government to stop using NAB to harass and intimidate opponents. In a statement, the rights organization said that the “The Pakistani Supreme Court judgment is just the latest indictment of the NAB’s unlawful behavior,” said Brad Adams, Asia director at Human Rights Watch. “Pakistani authorities should … Read more

CM Punjab summoned by NAB on August 12

September 4, 2020August 6, 2020 by Web Desk

The Accountability watchdog, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned CM Punjab Usman Buzdar on August 12. CM Punjab has been directed to appear before the NAB over charges of awarding illegal liquor license. According to the NAB, CM Buzdar had issued a liquor license to a private hotel, which is the right of DG Excise. … Read more

Looters of Pakistan want changes in NAB laws: Sheikh Rasheed

August 1, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

'PM Imran Khan will complete his term without getting harmed': Sheikh Rasheed

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has reiterated that Prime Minister Imran Khan is not going anywhere. Talking to media officials after performing Eid prayers in Rawalpindi, Sheikh Rasheed said that the opposition will make noise for next three months but nothing will change. “Strict action would be taken if anyone tries to take … Read more

PCB rejects threats to confiscate national team’s equipment in England

July 27, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

The company that won the lawsuit against NAB in England has threatened to confiscate the equipment of Pakistan cricket team but Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rejected these reports and threats. Broadsheet LLC, the company that won the lawsuit from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), had threatened to seize Pakistan Cricket’s assets in England. The … Read more

Govt asks opposition for opinion on NAB draft: FM Qureshi

July 27, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that the draft on National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has been discussed in the parliamentary committee and the proposed draft has been provided to the opposition. A meeting of the Parliamentary Committee was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. On behalf of the … Read more

Judgment in corruption cases not possible in 30 days: Chairman NAB

July 25, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

Chairman NAB Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal in his reply submitted in the Supreme Court said that it is a legal obligation to produce 50 witnesses in cases while it is not possible to decide on corruption cases in 30 days. Chairman NAB Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal submitted the reply after questions were raised in the … Read more

Chaudhry brothers laundered money through illegal accounts, claims NAB

July 25, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has accused Chaudhry brothers, PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and his cousin Chaudhry Pervez Elahi of accumulating illegal assets and money laundering. Submitting a response to the Chaudhry brothers’ petition filed at Lahore High Court (LHC) against 20-year-old inquiries by NAB, the bureau said that Elahi and his family members’ … Read more

LNG Scandal: NAB freezes assets of Shahid Khaqan and Miftah Ismail

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 by Web Desk

Anti Graft body, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has frozen the assets of former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and former finance minister Miftah Ismail. As per details, after the freezing of assets of both Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders, they will not be able to transfer ownership of vehicles and property. The accountability watchdog has … Read more

NAB requests Foreign Ministry to paste notices at Nawaz Sharif’s Avenfield apartments

July 14, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to paste summon notice at residence of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Mian Nawaz Sharif in London.

According to the details, NAB has requested Foreign Ministry to paste notices at Avenfield apartments. Foreign Ministry’s Deputy Director for Europe has contacted Pakistani High Commission and directed them to implement court orders.

According to NAB sources, officials of Pakistan’s UK High Commission will visit the residence of Nawaz Sharif to paste summon notices at 16A, 16, 17A and 17.

Furthermore, a notice summoning former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Toshakhana case was also pasted on his Raiwind residence.

Corruption in Sindh, PTI to move NAB against provincial government

July 12, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

PTI leader and opposition leader of the provincial assembly Firdous Shamim Naqvi has announced to file a petition in the NAB against the corruption of the Sindh government. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Firdous Shamim Naqvi said that he would lodge a complaint against corruption in the Sindh government in the National Accountability Bureau. … Read more

SC orders formation of 120 new AC to expedite disposal of corruption cases

July 8, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar Ahmed has ordered the formulation of 120 new accountability courts to expedite disposal of corruption cases in the country. The Supreme Court bench headed by the Chief Justice heard a Suo Motu notice regarding irregularities in the construction of Lakhra Coal Mining Plant. The Chief Justice directed to set … Read more

CM Sindh appears before NAB in Roshan Sindh Program case probe

July 8, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday appeared before National Accountability Bureau (NAB) here in fake bank accounts and Roshan Sindh Program corruption inquiries. CM Sindh appeared today before the Combined Investigation Team (CIT) of the NAB headed by D.G. NAB Rawalpindi Irfan Mangi. According to sources, Murad Ali Shah is answering questions … Read more

AC exempts Shehbaz Sharif from Ramzan Sugar Mills case hearing

July 1, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

An accountability court (AC) in Lahore on Wednesday exempted former chief minister of Punjab Shehbaz Sharif from appearing in the hearing and directed him to remain present in the next hearing of Ramzan Sugar Mills case. Accountability Judge Amjad Nazir Chaudhry adjourned further hearing of the case till August 06. Leader of Opposition in Punjab … Read more

Raja Pervaiz Ashraf acquitted in Piraghaib Rental Power reference

June 30, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

An accountability court on Tuesday acquitted former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, former finance minister Shaukat Tareen and other accused in the Piraghaib Rental Power reference.

Judge Muhammad Bashir announced his verdict on applications of Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and others seeking acquittal in the case.

Other accused whose acquittal pleas were approved included Shaukat Tareen, Ismail Qureshi, Shahid Rafi, Tahir Basharat Cheema, Muhammad Saleem Arif, Chaudhry Abdul Qadreer, and Iqbal Ali Shah.

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had filed the Piraghaib Rental Power reference in 2014, accusing Raja Pervaiz Ashraf of misusing his powers in his capacity as water and power minister to gain financial benefits in the project.

Last week, the court had acquitted the former prime minister, Tareen as well as all eight other accused nominated in the Sahiwal Rental Power Reference.

There had been no loss inflicted on the national exchequer, therefore a reference could not be made against the accused, the judge remarked, announcing the verdict.

The verdict came on an acquittal plea submitted by the PPP leader and all the other accused in the case.

NAB issues bailable arrest warrant against Zardari in Toshakhana case

June 30, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Accountability court (AC) on Tuesday has issued bailable arrest warrant against former president Asif Ali Zardari in Toshakhana case. During the hearing of fake bank accounts reference, the court released advertisement of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif for declaring him as proclaimed offender. The judge said that no implementation has been carried out … Read more

Park Lane reference: Court decides to indict Zardari through video link

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 by Komal Fatima

The accountability court has decided to charge the former president Asif Ali Zardari through a video link on July 6 under Park Lane reference. The decision came as Asif Ali Zardari did not appear before the court hearing the Park Lane reference on Friday. PPP leader Asif Ali Zardi was summoned to appear before the … Read more

Priority of NAB is to make Pakistan Corruption Free

June 23, 2020 by Web Desk

Overall conviction rate in NAB cases is 68.8%

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Executive Board has approved 3 investigations. The Executive Board meeting chaired by the Chairman NAB approved investigations against former Sessions Judge Khizer Hayat and others. According to the NAB statement, an investigation also approved against former Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly Sher Ali Gurchani.and also approved against former Punjab Assembly member … Read more

For how long Coronavirus will save Media Firon Mir Shakil?

June 15, 2021June 11, 2020 by Web Desk

Mir Shakil illegal plot allotment case September 8

Once again, Media Firon made Coronavirus the reason for not appearing in the National Accountability Court in Lahore after being summoned by NAB. Mir Shakil-u-Rehman was summoned to appear in Lahore’s accountability court for the hearing of the illegal plot allotment case. Media Firon’s officials made Coronavirus the reason for not bringing him to court … Read more

Toshakhana reference: Court issues arrest warrant for former PM Nawaz Sharif

May 29, 2020 by Web Desk

An accountability court Friday issued an arrest warrant against former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif and directed former President Asif Ali Zardari to appear on June 11 in Toshakhana reference. As per details, former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gillani appeared before the court while Nawaz Sharif, who is currently in London for medical treatment, and … Read more

NAB summons Abbasi in LNG Case on May 14

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 by Web Desk

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summons former prime minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) case on May 14. As per details, NAB summons Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in LNG case. PML-N leader has been directed to attend the hearing to record his statement. It was reported … Read more

LNG Case: NAB to file supplementary reference against Shahid Khaqan

May 7, 2020 by Web Desk

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) plans to file a supplementary reference against Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, the former prime minister in the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) case. Judge Mohammad Azam Khan resumed hearing of the reference against Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and others. Khaqan Abbasi, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) officers Saeed Ahmed Khan, Uzma Adil Khan and … Read more

Sindh: Wheat worth Rs5.35 billion missing from govt warehouses

May 2, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has revealed that 164,797 metric tonnes of wheat worth Rs5.35 billion were missing from government warehouses in Sindh. According to the report issued by NAB, NAB Sukkur has launched 9 different inquiries in 9 districts of Larkana, Benazirabad (Nawabshah) and Sukkur division to nab the embezzlement and theft wheat worth … Read more

Marriyum targets NAB for failing to prove reference against Hamza Shahbaz

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 by Web Desk

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday while criticizing the government, said the Niazi Nab duo has made Hamza Shahbaz a target of Political rivalry. In her recent statement, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has failed to prove corruption reference against PML (N) leader Hamza Shahbaz … Read more

AC postpones Asif Zardari, Faryal Talpur’s indictment till June 10

April 27, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

An Accountability court in Islamabad has postponed indictment of Former President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur in corruption cases till June 10. Their lawyers appeared in court and requested the court to adjourn the proceedings until after Eid. The court also approved their exemptions from appearance on Monday’s hearing. The … Read more

NAB donates Rs4.6 million to Prime Minister Fund for Corona Relief

April 14, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday donated Rs4.6 million to the Prime Minister Fund for Corona Relief. A spokesperson for the bureau also said that all officers above Grade 20 working at NAB would also donate three days’ worth of their salaries to the relief fund. “NAB officers from Grade 17-19 will donate two … Read more

Court issues release order of Khawaja Brothers in Paragon Housing scam

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

An accountability court on Thursday issued release orders of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Khawaja Saad Rafique and Khawaja Salman Rafique. The Supreme Court on Tuesday had granted bail to Khawaja brothers in Paragon housing corruption reference. The lawyers of Khawaja brothers this morning reached the accountability court II for submission of surety bonds. Haris … Read more

Shaukat Basra Summoned by NAB in assets beyond income case

March 4, 2020 by Web Desk

Anti Graft body National Accountability Bureau NAB summoned former Punjab MPA Shaukat Basra for investigation into his alleged assets beyond known sources of income. Shaukat Basra is summoned on March 6th. Morover The investigation team has directed Mr Basra to bring along all the relevant record on the same day. Earlier NAB in January approved … Read more

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