NAB holds meeting to review performance of regional bureaus

ISLAMABAD:(PR) A meeting of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chaired by Justice Javed Iqbal was held to review overall performance of regional bureaus of NAB.
Talking on the occasion, chairman NAB said that eradication of corruption is our faith and NAB was seriously work for corruption free Pakistan. NAB was putting all its resources and energies together to arrest proclaimed offenders, absconders and corrupt elements on the basis of solid evidence as per law. He directed to dispose of mega corruption cases on priority basic , besides transferring low magnitude cases to other anti corruption departments so that the cases of all nature could be disposed of within ten month’s prescribed time frame. He warned strict action in case of defiance.
He said NAB does not believe on revenge adding that the complainants should be dealt with respectfully. NAB has devised an effective operational mechanism for conducting complaint verification, investigations and inquiries by utilizing collective wisdom of senior supervisory staff. Now onward no one could dare influencing investigations.
The meeting was told that the NAB has apprehended 503 corrupt elements in last 12 months.NAB registered complaints against 44315 persons, out of which 1713 complaints were verified, inquiries were initiated against 877 persons, investigations were conducted against 227 persons and 440 corruption references were filed in different accountability courts.NAB had deposited record Rs 2580 million in national exchequer after recovering from the corrupt.Chairman NAB said the basic aim of friendly NAB is to not only inform the complainant about progress in his complaint but also ensuring transparency in complaint registration and resolution system.This has increased confidence over NAB besides helping promoting transparency and merit. NAB has arranged training programmes for its officers. In the programmes foreign experts inform the officers to eliminate white crimes by using modern technology.This has increased the conviction rate up to 77 percent. During the tenure of incumbent chairman Pakistan’s ranking has improved by nine points in international corruption index ratio.
Pakistan occupying 107th position from out of 140 countries.59 percent people have expressed confidence over NAB according Gilani and Gallup survey.
International Economic Forum has issued international competitive report 2018 revealing that corruption decreased in Pakistan.107 corruption cases reported in 2017 were decreased to 99 in 2018.International economic forum has lauded NAB’s corruption elimination efforts, besides enhancing people’s confidence over NAB. This has also verified by Gillani and Gallup survey.