NAB suspends official for misconduct

Deputy Director NAB Lahore Muhammad Ramazan suspended for not performing duties in right manner

A deputy director in the National Accountability Bureau has been suspended for not performing his duties, according to reports.

NAB Chairperson Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal suspended Deputy Director NAB Lahore Muhammad Ramazan for not performing his duties in the right manner. The suspended official will be given due right to appeal, while an investigation into his conduct has also been initiated at the orders of the NAB chief.



Reports suggested that NAB has also started an inquiry into the conduct of Deputy Director NAB Sukkur Mumtaz Gondal, who had earlier been suspended for three months by Justice (retd) Iqbal.

Spokesperson NAB told the media that at least 85 officers of the accountability body have come under investigation on the direct orders of the NAB chief ever since he took office.



According to the spokesperson, 23 officers have been dismissed from service. Speaking to reporters, Justice Iqbal said that a policy on accountability can only succeed if there is self-accountability as well.

"NAB is working hard for the eradication of corruption from the country," Iqbal was quoted as saying.