Meanwhile, back at the ranch...NAB declares PM Shehbaz & others 'innocent' in money laundering case

[MenInG]

Meanwhile, back at the ranch...NAB declares PM Shehbaz & others 'innocent' in money laundering case

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has declared Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, his son Hamza Shehbaz and others “innocent” in Rs7 billion references against them for assets beyond means and money laundering filed against them by the anti-graft body.

During a hearing — which was heard by Judge Qamar-ul-Zaman at an accountability court in Lahore on Wednesday — the anti-graft body submitted a supplementary report for the money laundering reference.

PM Shehbaz’s legal representative Anwar Hussain appeared in the court, where NAB acquitted the prime minister, his son, and other people indicted in the case.

At the end of the hearing, the accountability court postponed the hearing of the case till May 24.

Earlier, the bureau had declared PM Shehbaz and his family guilty in Rs7 billion references of money laundering and assets beyond means.

NAB had claimed in references filed against the Shehbaz family that in the last 30 years, their assets had increased from Rs2 million to Rs7 billion which the family had failed to justify.

NAB had alleged that accused PM Shehbaz, in connivance with his co-accused family members, benamidars, front men, close associates, employees, and moneychangers, had developed an organised system of money laundering for the accumulation of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income to the tune of Rs7.3 billion.

Consequently, the accountability watchdog nominated PM Shehbaz, his wife Nusrat Shehbaz, sons Hamza and Suleman Shehbaz, and daughters Rabia Imran and Javeria Ali in the references.

Suleman is already a proclaimed offender in this case. The other nominated accused are Nisar Ahmad, Syed Muhammad Tahir Naqvi, Ali Muhammad Khan, Qasim Qayyum, Rashid Karamat, Masroor Anwar, Muhammad Usman, Fazal Dad Abbasi, Muhammad Shoaib Qamar, and Haroon Yousaf Aziz.

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[Bewal Express]

What a surprise. No one is surprised at the perversity of the Generals and their own criminality and their complicity in the dry cleaning of others criminality. The message is clear- you do what we ask of you and you too are above any law.

 

[Hitman]

What a surprise. No one is surprised at the perversity of the Generals and their own criminality and their complicity in the dry cleaning of others criminality. The message is clear- you do what we ask of you and you too are above any law.

You're questioning your NAB?

 

[Bewal Express]

You're questioning your NAB?

It's not really NAB, it has become a play thing for the Generals. Real cases have been dumped for support of criminals for the Generals and vice versa. The positive is that this unholy alliance is in the open with this coup.

 

[MenInG]

This is so blatant that it's not even funny.

Do PDM folks in govt not even bother with the timing of these things anymore?

 

[Manager101]

Pakistan military high command has crossed all limits of extreme hypocrisy, shameless and oppression.

 

[Major]

Didnt PTI jjustify NABs action during their tenure?

NAB is used as a tool against the opposition who ever it is. Said it before and will say it again, NAB needs to be abolished

 

[Theanonymousone]

I am really curious to see the happenings in the next election.

The Political leaders in Pakistan have blatantly disregarded the public opinions on corruption.

Looks like they don't care as long as Imran Khan will not be allowed to contest during the elections.

I am eager to see if public will really elect these guys again? Is there a NOTA category in votes?

Or am I not misinterpreting the on-ground picture?

 

[MenInG]

Didnt PTI jjustify NABs action during their tenure?

NAB is used as a tool against the opposition who ever it is. Said it before and will say it again, NAB needs to be abolished

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Bro look at the context of what is happening today

 

[Major]

Standard reply (auto reply)


Bro look at the context of what is happening today

Didn't PTI do the same though?

PTI fans dont want to take responsibility of their own actions. The fan brigade can whine about this all this want, but when I said that NAB only takes action against opposition at that time PTI fans had no issue. So why should anyone care now?

Tomr if same NAB starts letting go PTI off the hook on corruption cases, you guys will turn a blind eye on it.

 

[Master Blaster]

All your sins will be washed away if you pledge your allegiance to the devil.

PTI did it earlier with the mafia in uniform now it's the turn of someother party.

It's a circle, keeps repeating. Political parties keep changing but one player is common.

 

[MenInG]

Didn't PTI do the same though?

PTI fans dont want to take responsibility of their own actions. The fan brigade can whine about this all this want, but when I said that NAB only takes action against opposition at that time PTI fans had no issue. So why should anyone care now?

Tomr if same NAB starts letting go PTI off the hook on corruption cases, you guys will turn a blind eye on it.

Look at the condition of the country you live in.

This is not about point scoring.

You should care now because soon there will be nothing to care about.

 

[Major]

Look at the condition of the country you live in.

This is not about point scoring.

You should care now because soon there will be nothing to care about.

Why shoulsnt be pti reminded of there mistakes? Every mistake they made it comeback to bite.

Its not point scoring its reminder that these are ptis own mistakes.

Ppp is made to look bad but ppp knows pkistani policts better thaqn anyone and knew how nab can be used against anyone

 

[Major]

Look at the condition of the country you live in.

This is not about point scoring.

You should care now because soon there will be nothing to care about.

Why shoulsnt be pti reminded of there mistakes? Every mistake they made it comeback to bite.

Its not point scoring its reminder that these are ptis own mistakes.

Ppp is made to look bad but ppp knows pkistani policts better thaqn anyone and knew how nab can be used against anyone

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Why shoulsnt be pti reminded of there mistakes? Every mistake they made it comeback to bite.

Its not point scoring its reminder that these are ptis own mistakes.

Ppp is made to look bad but ppp knows pkistani policts better thaqn anyone and knew how nab can be used against anyone

Wasn’t there Nab cases against Tareen and Aleem during PTI’s government?

 

[Major]

Wasn’t there Nab cases against Tareen and Aleem during PTI’s government?

nope, only when they didnt side with Imran, did they ask NAB to go after them. But nothing happened

 

[daytrader]

Four more army officials posted in NAB
NAB has also sought services of officials from SBP, FBR, FIA and other departments for technical support to investigate white-collar corruption
ISLAMABAD: In order to speed up the accountability process, the Establishment Division has notified the posting of four military officers in different departments of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

According to the notification, Brigadier Muhammad Khalid of infantry has been appointed Director National Accountability Bureau in (BS-20), Lt Col Nadeem Muzaffar as Additional Director in (BS-19), Major Waleed Khalid of Military Intelligence as Deputy Director (BS-18), and Major Qais Kamran Syed of Military Intelligence as Deputy Director (BS-18).

These military officers have been appointed on secondment basis on standard terms and conditions as contained in JSI-4/85 with immediate effect. The notification was issued after approval by Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar.

It is worthy to mention that after approval by the NAB Chairman Lt Gen (Retd) Nazir Ahmed, a letter was written to the Establishment Division for deputation of officers from the sensitive institutions.

Sources said besides the services of intelligence agencies, the NAB had also sought the technical services of officials from the State bank of Pakistan, FBR, FIA and other departments for technical support to investigate white-collar corruption.

Sources said the intelligence officers and officials appointed on deputation will perform their duties on their own scale and salary. They said a strong and effective intelligence system will be established in the NAB to speed up the accountability process.

Four more army officials posted in NAB

ISLAMABAD: In order to speed up the accountability process, the Establishment Division has notified the posting of four military officers in different departments of the National Accountability...

www.thenews.com.pk

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Why shoulsnt be pti reminded of there mistakes? Every mistake they made it comeback to bite.

Its not point scoring its reminder that these are ptis own mistakes.

Ppp is made to look bad but ppp knows pkistani policts better thaqn anyone and knew how nab can be used against anyone

Why don't you ask yourself why the PTI leader is now in jail?

 

[daytrader]

‘No objections’ from NAB as Nawaz moves IHC for bail

ISLAMABAD: The PML-N’s lawyers on Wednesday moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking protective bail for party supreme leader Nawaz Sharif in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia cases ahead of his return from London on Saturday, with a NAB lawyer saying the accountability watchdog did not object to pleas moved by the elder Sharif.

The former premier through his special attorney filed two petitions to enable his surrender in the Avenfield Apartments and Al-Azizia references pending. The case was heard by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb.

Mr Sharif also sought suspension of his perpetual arrest warrants from the accountability court issued against him for being a proclaimed offender in the Toshakhana vehicle case.

NAB Special Prosecutor Afzal Quershi had reached the courtroom much earlier than the legal team of the PML-N. Mr Qureshi did not object to the bail application of Mr Sharif and in response to a bench query about the reason for his presence in the court, he said he was instructed by the anti-graft watchdog to appear before the bench.

When the bench asked him about NAB’s stance on these petitions, the prosecutor replied that the NAB had “no objections” if Mr Sharif intended to pursue the cases. Justice Aurangzeb took a swipe at the watchdog, saying the court could also set aside the conviction of Mr Sharif as well if the NAB wants.

Arguing before the bench, Mr Pervaiz said that the trial court convicted Nawaz Sharif and sentenced him in absentia but he returned along with his daughter Maryam Nawaz to face the legal challenges.

He said that Mr Sharif sought suspension of sentence in both cases and went abroad for medical treatment after seeking permission from the relevant quarters.

He said that the IHC declared him a proclaimed offender in both cases. Justice Aurangzeb retorted that Mr Sharif was declared a proclaimed offender for jumping his bail.

At this, Azam Tarar argued that the case of Mr Sharif is of a “peculiar nature and cannot be treated at par with the other cases”. He requested the court to grant five-day protective bail to enable Mr Sharif to file appeals which were dismissed for non-prosecution.

In response to a court query, Mr Pervaiz said that Mr Sharif will land in Islamabad on Oct 21. The court issued notice to the NAB and adjourned the hearing till Thursday (today).

‘No objections’ from NAB as Nawaz moves IHC for bail

Lawyer tells bench PML-N supremo to land in capital on Saturday; NAB prosecutor sees no objections if ex-PM wants to pursue cases.

www.dawn.com

 

[daytrader]

NAB recovered Rs2.3 trillion, saved $10 billion, says chairman

ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmed stated that the bureau has recovered an impressive amount of Rs2.3 trillion and generated over $10 billion in savings for the national exchequer.

Speaking at an event, he emphasized that combating corruption requires collective effort, noting that NAB was dedicated to ensuring that every instance of corruption faces consequences.

Nazir Ahmed emphasized that the eradication of corruption requires collective efforts from all stakeholders, as no single institution can accomplish this task alone. He reaffirmed NAB’s commitment to ensuring that every instance of corruption faces consequences.

The Chairman asserted that the documentation of the economy will undoubtedly benefit the country and significantly reduce corruption. He reiterated NAB’s commitment to fulfilling the obligations outlined in the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).

Prominent economist and Director General of NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) Dr Ashfaque Hasan Khan and Country Representative of United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime (UNODC) Pakistan Jermey Milsom, attended the event as guest speakers.

Dr Ashfaque Hassan Khan, in his keynote speech, stated that it is the responsibility of every citizen to get registered in the taxation system so that they can get welfare benefits from the State.

He mentioned that individuals in the informal/unregistered economy often experience poverty due to a lack of access to banking incentives, including loans. He stressed that restructuring the tax system to provide incentives would be more advantageous than relying on punitive measures.

Earlier, Nauman Aslam, Director General of the Awareness & Prevention (A&P) Division at NAB Headquarters, provided an overview of the significance of observing Anti-Corruption Day and highlighted the A&P Division’s role in raising awareness about the detrimental effects of corruption.

The Chairman also recognized and honored NAB officers with Merit and appreciation Certificates for their exceptional performance in their respective domains.


ARY

 

[Bewal Express]

NAB recovered Rs2.3 trillion, saved $10 billion, says chairman

ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmed stated that the bureau has recovered an impressive amount of Rs2.3 trillion and generated over $10 billion in savings for the national exchequer.

Speaking at an event, he emphasized that combating corruption requires collective effort, noting that NAB was dedicated to ensuring that every instance of corruption faces consequences.

Nazir Ahmed emphasized that the eradication of corruption requires collective efforts from all stakeholders, as no single institution can accomplish this task alone. He reaffirmed NAB’s commitment to ensuring that every instance of corruption faces consequences.

The Chairman asserted that the documentation of the economy will undoubtedly benefit the country and significantly reduce corruption. He reiterated NAB’s commitment to fulfilling the obligations outlined in the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).

Prominent economist and Director General of NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) Dr Ashfaque Hasan Khan and Country Representative of United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime (UNODC) Pakistan Jermey Milsom, attended the event as guest speakers.

Dr Ashfaque Hassan Khan, in his keynote speech, stated that it is the responsibility of every citizen to get registered in the taxation system so that they can get welfare benefits from the State.

He mentioned that individuals in the informal/unregistered economy often experience poverty due to a lack of access to banking incentives, including loans. He stressed that restructuring the tax system to provide incentives would be more advantageous than relying on punitive measures.

Earlier, Nauman Aslam, Director General of the Awareness & Prevention (A&P) Division at NAB Headquarters, provided an overview of the significance of observing Anti-Corruption Day and highlighted the A&P Division’s role in raising awareness about the detrimental effects of corruption.

The Chairman also recognized and honored NAB officers with Merit and appreciation Certificates for their exceptional performance in their respective domains.


ARY

PK destroyed by a corrupt mafia led and the people they blackmail