National Accountability Bureau to present long term action plan to new Government for full support in anti-corruption efforts

Islamabad, May 14, 2013 (PPI-OT): National Accountability Bureau (NAB) would present an immediate and long term action plan to the new Government for ownership and full support in its anti-corruption efforts.

This was stated by spokesman NAB while responding to media queries regarding future plan of the Bureau, in view of formation of new Government. NAB is determined to follow the new Government’s declared intent of zero tolerance for corruption, and full promotion of meritocracy for good governance.

He dispelled all the speculations relating to NAB Chairman’s appointment appearing in a section of the press saying these are malafide and sponsored by vested interests to derail smooth transition to the new democratically elected regime.

The present NAB Chairman’s appointment was done and is governed by a statutory and constitutional framework that cannot be violated by exercise discretion, or on behest of interest that do not want a robust anti corruption regime to succeed. NAB is state institution and not a Government department.

In a reply to question the Spokesman went on to add that Admiral Bokhari had been Naval Chief as appointee of Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, and as NAB Chief his conduct has been entirely above board in difficult circumstances. He is holding a 4 year statutory appointment and cannot be removed expect in the manner specified for Supreme Court Judges. Hype and speculation in a section of the media about his removal should be avoided.

For more information, contact:
National Accountability Bureau (NAB)
ATTATURK AVENUE G-5/2, Islamabad
Tel: 051-111-NAB-NAB (111-622-622)
Fax: 051-9214502-03
Email: chairman@nab.gov.pk, infonab@nab.gov.pk