The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) posted record-breaking figures for the second quarter of 2025, recovering Rs456.3 billion — nearly five times more than the Rs91 billion recovered in the first quarter — marking a significant leap in its anti-corruption efforts, the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported on Saturday.
With this, total recoveries for the first half of the year have reached Rs547.31 billion. A NAB spokesperson stated that a substantial portion of this amount — assets worth over Rs532 billion — has been handed over to government.
“Beyond just statistics, these recoveries reflect real progress in holding corrupt elements accountable and returning wealth to the state,” the spokesperson said. “Thousands of victims who were defrauded in various scams have also been compensated.”
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In its quarterly report issued on Saturday, the anti-graft body said that movable and immovable properties worth Rs532.33 billion had been disbursed among federal and provincial government institutions, as well as financial bodies.
So far, more than 12,000 individuals affected by public fraud schemes have received financial restitution. The Bureau’s total recoveries over the past two years now stand at Rs5.85 trillion — over seven times the amount it had recovered since its inception in 1999.
“This is not just a number. It represents the extraordinary effort of our teams across the country,” the spokesperson added. “We are determined to continue this momentum.”
Among high-profile recoveries, NAB Rawalpindi retrieved state land worth Rs29 billion in Islamabad’s Sector E-11, which was handed over to the Capital Development Authority. In the B4U scam, Rs3 billion was recovered and is set to be distributed among more than 17,000 affectees, with an additional Rs4 billion expected in the current quarter.
NAB also facilitated the transfer of land under a housing scheme to ensure long-awaited compensation for investors. In another case, NAB Sukkur reclaimed land worth over Rs25 billion previously held by private entities, marking a significant success in efforts to recover public assets.
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The Bureau reported that forest land valued at Rs384 billion was recovered in the second quarter alone, bringing the total value of such recoveries to over Rs1.48 trillion. In Lahore, Rs3.2 billion was disbursed to nearly 12,000 victims in the Eden Housing case. In the Pak Arab case, eight properties worth Rs3.9 billion were surrendered and are currently being processed for transfer.
Separately, a plea bargain amounting to Rs2.18 billion is under negotiation with the owners of Elite Town Housing Society. The proceeds are intended for distribution among approximately 1,800 affectees.
Looking ahead, NAB has shifted its focus to the recovery of encroached state land. In collaboration with provincial revenue departments, the Bureau has identified illegally occupied properties estimated to be worth nearly Rs5 trillion.
“NAB is unwavering in its mission to recover every last rupee of national wealth and to bring justice to those who have looted public funds,” the spokesperson said. “Our actions speak for themselves, and the numbers reflect a broader drive for accountability and reform.”
The Bureau has called on all stakeholders, including public institutions and civil society, to support its efforts for transparency and good governance.
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