ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday decided to formally launch investigation into Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) scandal against former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. The anti-corruption watchdog has recommended to convert LNG scandal inquiry into investigation for which, a report has also been sent to headquarters. It was also observed that this contract had allegedly caused a loss of billions of rupees to the national exchequer. The NAB in January interrogated former finance minister Miftah Ismail in the same case. The apex court on September 10, 2018 had directed the NAB to complete the inquiry against Abbasi and others for the alleged corruption in the LNG contract.

Source: Pakistan Today June 14, 2019 10:23 UTC