Routing corruption NAB's only aim.

ISLAMABAD -- Chairman National Accountability Bureau Justice (R) Javed Iqbal yesterday said that the national watchdog is absolutely committed to make Pakistan corruption free as the fight against corruption is being taken as a national duty.

He said that NAB was established to eradicate corruption and recover looted money from corrupt elements.

He said NAB since its inception has recovered Rs714 billion directly and indirectly which is a remarkable achievement as compared to other anti-corruption organizations with approximately conviction ratio of 68.8 percent. According to a spokesman of NAB, the Chairman said, 'NAB's faith is corruption-free Pakistan'.

He said NAB's efforts have been appreciated by national and international reputed organizations like Transparency International Pakistan, World Economic Forum, PILDAT and Mishal Pakistan. As per Gillani and Gallop Survey, 59 percent people have shown trust upon NAB.

He said that NAB is the focal institution of Pakistan under United Nations Convention against Corruption. The convention was ratified by Pakistan in the past as it is a pride for Pakistan due to NAB's efforts. He said that NAB is the first Chairman of SAARC Anti-Corruption Forum as NAB is considered a role model among the SAARC countries due to its effective anti-corruption strategy of Awareness, Prevention and Enforcement.

He said that Pakistan is the only country in the world which has signed the MoU with China to oversee CEPC projects as well as to enhance cooperation in order to eradicate corruption.

He directed all NAB officers to double their efforts in nabbing corrupt elements and recover from them the hard earned looted money of the innocent citizens of Pakistan so that the country could become prosperous and development projects could be completed.

He said that NAB has introduced a new concept of a 'Combined Investigation Team' where two investigation officers and a legal consultant, financial expert, forensic expert under the supervision of additional director/case officer and concerned director are working as a...

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