NAB raids KU administration office to probe multiple complaints

However, the varsity spokesperson denies reports of the raid, terms them 'false and misleading'


Our Correspondent June 14, 2016
University of Karachi. PHOTO: MOHAMAMD NOMAN/EXPRESS

KARACHI: Amid 'illegal appointments' and other multiple complaints received regarding financial scams and budget appraisals, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) raided University of Karachi’s administration block on Tuesday.

“Records have been seized from the administration building of the University of Karachi with reference to the cases and allegations for inquiry,” confirmed a NAB spokesperson.

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“Four officers, registrar Dr Moazzam Ali Khan, HR, admin and procurement officers, have been interrogated in the matter."

Cases registered against VC

The spokesperson of the graft-busting body said cases were registered against vice chancellor of the university over complaints of irregularities.

“The cases are registered against the vice chancellor as he is the whole and sole for internal decisions of the university,” he said, adding the records have been seized to inquire about present and former VC’s of the university.

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“We will do more raids and seize more records from the university if needed in future for a comprehensive investigation against the complaints,” added the spokesperson.

Meanwhile, KU’s spokesperson denied the reports of a raid at the campus, terming them misleading and false.

No such activity like a raid has occurred on the premises of the university or on the VC’s office, said a statement.

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