In a blow to PTI, govt appoints new NAB Chairman.

ISLAMABAD -- The federal government Saturday notified the appointment of Lt Gen (retired) Nazir Ahmad as the new Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for three years.

The notification to this effect was issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice. According to official sources, Nazir's name for the powerful position was finalised after detailed deliberation between the Leader of the House and the Opposition Leader.

According to officials, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Raja Riaz on Saturday in Lahore and both the leaders discussed the prevailing political situation.

'During the meeting, they exchanged views on matters of mutual interest. They also held consultations on important constitutional and legal issues,' says the press release issued after the meeting. Former NAB chairman Aftab Sultan had resigned last month citing interference and pressure.

It is important to mention here that the government did not consult Pakistan Tehreek- e-Insaf party for...