ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman Justice (retd.) Javed Iqbal has strongly rejected allegations of creating hurdles for the national economy, saying that the anti-corruption watchdog and corruption cannot go together.
While addressing a press conference in Islamabad here today, Iqbal said that the institution has not taken any step which causes damages to the national economy and it has no role in the deteriorated financial situation of the country.
“If we ask any question than how would it cause loss, but complete silence is seen instead of answering it,” he said.
Iqbal added, “Why NAB should not question [in the cases] where Rs50 lakh is spent instead of estimated Rs5 lakh? [I cannot accept that] Questioning someone will cause damage to the individual’s self-respect. NAB and economy are going together and it will be. Traders have praised the performance of the institution in their letters.”
The NAB chairman, while detailing reputation of the institution, said, “An important member of Gulf countries had contacted NAB to discuss issues of water supplies and sewerage and sought the assistance of the institution to make investments in the sectors. However, we have excused as it was not in our powers.”
“We will not summon any trader to the NAB office now, but a questionnaire will be given [to the accused person]. Traders can continue their business activities without any fear. Those people, who are facing corruption charges, paid millions to their lawyers.”
“Investigation into money laundering [cases] are continued and it will be,” clarified NAB chairman.
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