NAB establishes channel for grievances against civil servants

LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has inaugurated an autonomous channel for the reception of grievances concerning civil servants. This initiative, overseen by the chief secretary at the Civil Secretariat, aims to impartially and justly address complaints regarding bureaucrats’ conduct.

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Deputy Chairman of NAB, Sohail Nasir, unveiled the new measure on Tuesday, asserting that in cases involving complaints against bureaucrats, the bureau would opt for indirect summons instead of direct confrontation. “A dedicated complaint cell, under the watch of the chief secretary, has been instituted to handle such matters equitably and objectively,” he stated.

Highlighting the precarious state of the economy, Nasir emphasised the importance of fostering a business-friendly environment. To this end, the NAB chairman has engaged with commerce chambers to secure the backing and collaboration of the business community.

Speaking at a ceremony for the disbursement of cheques amounting to Rs 1.67 billion to victims of the Pak Arab Housing scandal, Nasir reiterated NAB’s commitment to prioritising cases involving public deception. He pledged to uphold the dignity of every individual implicated in NAB inquiries, asserting that humiliating any suspect would not be tolerated. Additionally, Nasir affirmed that NAB would refrain from acting on anonymous complaints.

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Amjad Majeed Aulakh, Director General of NAB Lahore, disclosed that the bureau had dispensed Rs 7.5 billion to victims of various scams over the past six months. He further revealed that NAB Lahore had recovered in excess of Rs 35 billion since its inception, achieving a landmark plea bargain totalling Rs 16 billion in the Eden Scam, with Rs 7 billion already distributed to affected parties.