Categories: Everyday News

Cabinet likely to approve amendments in NAB’s law

ISLAMABAD:  The federal cabinet is likely to approve the proposed amendments in the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) powers in the next meeting.

invest with imarat

Islamabad’s emerging city centre

Learn More

Reportedly, in the last meeting, the cabinet members had expressed reservations over NAB’s powers, terming the bureau’s investigations “haphazard and unstructured”.

Instead of properly investigating the white-collar crimes, the bureau has involved itself with the disputes of political parties, which opens doors for misuse of power. Therefore, on August 31, the Ministry of Law and Justice drafted new laws to amend the rules of the NAB.

 

Drafted Amendments in the NAB’s Law

  • The accountability courts will have the authority to decide the bail pleas.
  • NAB law would not apply to a person if he is not a public officeholder.
  • NAB should not take action against government employees on departmental defects.
  • NAB would prosecute over 50 million corruption cases and scandals.
  • NAB is to stay away from taking notice of offences based on procedural lapses.
  • NAB is to act against a government employee if he/she has a criminal intent or his/her assets had grown illegally or unjustifiably.
Maham Tahir

Recent Posts

Exploring Kalabagh: The Historic City in Mianwali District

Kalabagh, a small yet historically significant town in Pakistan’s Punjab province, is located within the…

1 day ago

Nazimabad Number 2: A Well-Known Residential Area in Karachi

Nazimabad Number 2 is a well-known neighbourhood in Karachi, Pakistan, renowned for its vibrant community,…

2 days ago

A Guide to Quetta Town in Karachi

Quetta Town is a residential neighbourhood located in the vibrant city of Karachi, Pakistan. Known…

3 days ago

Akbar Chowk Lahore: A Focal Point of Connectivity

Akbar Chowk in Lahore stands as one of the city’s most critical intersections, serving as…

4 days ago

A Guide to Khuda Baksh Colony Lahore

Khuda Baksh Colony, located near Bhatta Chowk in Lahore, is a rapidly developing residential area…

5 days ago

Gol Market Karachi: A Vibrant Commercial Hub

Gol Market in Karachi is one of the city's most iconic and bustling commercial centres.…

2 weeks ago