The chairman’s remarks came after opposition leaders, at various occasions, alleged that the bureau was prosecuting people for political gains. He assured that the accountability body’s aim was not to victimise leaders neither it has any connection with the country’s political functions. Vowing that NAB is true to the state, Iqbal said that while governments may change, the state remains constant and the primary motive of the anti-graft body is to counter corruption. Reiterating that anti-state actions shall bear consequences, Iqbal said that the NAB — as an institution — is ‘devoted’ to its cause. “NAB is working tirelessly to reform the nation’s institutions which were previously looting public wealth,” said Iqbal.

Source: The Express Tribune July 04, 2019 08:48 UTC