ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday has decided to sign an agreement with the US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) in a bid to eliminate the menace of corruption in the country. According to sources, a draft, prepared by the Ministry of Law and Justice, has been dispatched to the two watchdogs. The documents to contact World Bank and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) are also being finalized for the exchange of information to end corruption. The decision came after Transparency International had expressed satisfaction over the actions of the NAB to eliminate corruption and stated that the anti-graft watchdog performed well under its current chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal. Transparency International further outlined recommendations “to end corruption and restore trust in politics” and stated: “it is imperative to prevent opportunities for political corruption and to foster the integrity of political systems.”

Source: Pakistan Today January 24, 2020 07:52 UTC