Accountability should be improved as per PM's directives: NAB

Remarks come a day after Nawaz Sharif asked the top corruption watchdog to act ‘responsibly’


News Desk February 17, 2016
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. PHOTO: AFP

A day after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif hit out at the National Accoun­tability Bureau (NAB) for recent raids on government offices, a spokesperson of the accountability body has said it respected the prime minister and his opinion.

“Government’s policy to avoid intervening in NAB activities is what makes the body independent,” Express News quoted a spokesperson as saying.

The accountability process should be improved according to the directives given by the prime minister, he added.

PM Nawaz had asked the top corruption watchdog to act ‘responsibly’.

Nawaz threatens action against NAB over harassment of govt officials

NAB, which operates under the National Accountability Ordinance 1999, is tasked to eliminate corruption from Pakistan through a holistic approach involving awareness, prevention and enforcement.

“NAB needs to take up cases only after thorough initial investigation. No one should be harassed without verification and solid proof,” said the prime minister while addressing a gathering of PML-N’s local government representatives in Bahawalpur on Tuesday.

COMMENTS (4)

Jamil Khan | 8 years ago | Reply It seems that NAB will listen to their political masters. After all NAB's primary loyalty seems to be to itself (like other government departments). I do not think NAB will take the chance to irritate the PM enough that he takes action - like having Parliament amend the law/constitution to finish off NAB. NAB officials are extremely loyal to their salaries and benefits. That comes before all else.
silverfox | 8 years ago | Reply Way 2 go NAB nawaz in turmoil corrupt practices he protects ..we're are the defenders off the corrupt..usual crew..1 thing is 4 certain rest assured those constantly defending such have a very consistent pattern ..expect a knock on your door ..pmnl S/media team
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