NAB chairman approves one reference, 12 inquiries.

ISLAMABAD -- National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal on Monday gave approval for one reference and 12 inquiries in embezzlement cases, media reported.

Addressing the NAB Executive Board meeting, Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal has approved filing corruption reference against Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan leader Abdul Rauf Siddiqui.

'Abdul Rauf Siddiqui is accused of illegal hiring and money embezzlement in national exchequer,' said the NAB spokesperson.

The NAB has also approved another inquiry against former president National Bank Saeed Ahmed.

'Saeed Ahmed is a co-accused with deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif in money laundering case. He is also accused of illegal hiring,' said the NAB spokesman.

On April 28, the...

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