Govt believes in across the board accountability by empowering institutions: Dr. Firdous.

ISLAMABAD -- Special Assistant to PM on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan has said government believes in across the board accountability by empowering the institutions.

Talking to the media persons in Islamabad on Monday, she said it is the first time that the influential people have been made subservient to the institutions. He said National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is functioning independently today like never before. She regretted that the previous governments did not allow the institutions function independently for their vested interests.

When asked about the bail of former President Asif Ali Zardari, the special assistant said there is a long list of cases against him. She pointed out that there are eleven references, twenty inquiries and thirteen investigations pending against the former President. She said bail on health grounds does not mean that he has been given the clean chit. She said the law will take its course against the corrupt elements.

Meanwhile Firdous Ashiq Awan has said the nation will continue to defeat the extremist mindset through collective efforts. She was speaking at the launch of Information Commission's website in Islamabad on Monday.

The Special Assistant hailed the efforts and sacrifices of the armed forces...