KARACHI: In line with directions of Courts and NAB’s own fair thought process, NAB shall pursue to investigate cases wherein an amount over Rs100 Million is involved.
However in particular circumstances like in HESCO recovery case, suspicious transaction cases refered by Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU) etc the pecuniary limit shall not bar NAB from proceeding against culprits, involved is less than Rs100 million, decided Chairman NAB while chairing performance review meeting held at NAB Karachi.
He reiterated his resolve to fight corruption with iron hands, besides causing awareness of masses through awareness and prevention cadre of NAB. Chairman NAB insisted IOs to show highest standards of investigations during conduct of proceeding in cases registered at NAB. He further reiterated to investigate the cases through Combined Investigation Team (CIT) rather than one IO, investigating case single handedly. Because of CIT in place unlike Police practice the request by individuals for change of IO is not being entertained in NAB.
He also emphasized to discharge duties within timeline, with professional acumen and honesty. While reviewing progress made on important cases, he directed to complete the cases to logical conclusion as per SOP and Law within given timelines. He shared with participants that NAB is hosting SAARC Conference on anti corruption in next week. Which is aimed to garner external support in terms of sharing of expertise and the best practices as well as seeking of cooperation as and when required.
Chairman NAB appreciated the performance of Karachi chapter and expressed his satisfaction.