Earlier, in the evening, it was reported on electronic media that the ministry had rejected the NAB proposal due to the given reasons. Adviser to the Prime Minister on Accountability Mirza Shahzad Akbar also rejected the news that the government had rejected the NAB proposal. “No such NAB proposal has been rejected,” he said while talking to The Express Tribune. However, political analysts believe that the government had backtracked from its decision to reject the NAB proposal after possible reaction from the concerned quarters. This section pertains to the appointment of the NAB chairman, the channel reported.

Source: The Express Tribune September 29, 2020 14:13 UTC