NAB deputy chairman steps down

The FIR against Imtiaz Tajwar was registered under Section 5(2)47 of the Prevention of Corruption Act

ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Deputy Chairman Imtiaz Tajwar on Wednesday decided to voluntarily step down till he was cleared from charges of misusing his authority and corruption.



“Consequent to registration of case against Deputy Chairman NAB the matter was considered at the highest level in the organisation. It was decided that to maintain the propriety of the office the deputy chairman will voluntarily proceed on leave forthwith. To maintain the highest standards of professionalism the officer will contest and clear his position,” a statement released by the bureau said.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a case against the NAB deputy chairman on corruption charges.



According to a statement issued by the interior ministry, the first information report (FIR) against Imtiaz Tajwar was registered under Section 5(2)47 of the Prevention of Corruption Act for misuse of authority and corruption while he had the additional charge of the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra).

Published in The Express Tribune, March 23^rd, 2017.