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Islamabad, February 06, 2019 (PPI-OT): National Accountability Bureau Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the light of the vision of Chairman NAB Justice Javed Iqbal to provide relief to the general public through Accountability Regime, NAB launched a campaign against illegal tax collection.
As per details, illegal toll tax is being collected by some individuals posing as Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) appointed tax collectors, in gross violation of laws and causing public nuisance. The tax collection was reported to DC Peshawar by PDA.
However, no action was taken. National Accountability Bureau took cognizance of the matter and after thorough probe; Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been asked to take strict actions. General public is advised not to pay any toll tax at the check post illegally established. General public is further advised to report to the concerned authorities if they are deprived of their right to passage without paying tax.
For more information, contact:
National Accountability Bureau (NAB)
Attaturk Avenue G-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-111-NAB-NAB (111-622-622)
Fax: +92-51-9214503
Email: chairman@nab.gov.pk, infonab@nab.gov.pk
Website: www.nab.gov.pk