ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) executive board on Thursday approved the launch of two fresh inquiries and three references. According to a press statement, the board chaired by NAB Chairman Justice (r) Javed Iqbal, approved a probe against Ghulam Mohammad, former secretary of the Balochistan communication and works department, and other officials and contractors. The NAB’s top brass also approved an investigation against Asghar Shaikh, former director general of the Larkana Development Authority and others. NAB has also decided to file a reference against Haji Gulbar Khan, former health minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Zamurd Khan, former conservator Gilgit forest department, Haji Naseeb Khan, Abdul Samad, Mohammad Qasim and others. The accountability watchdog, however, decided to close inquiry against former Sindh minister for Zakat and Ushr Dost Mohammad Sammon and others over lack for evidence.

Source: Pakistan Today March 14, 2019 15:56 UTC