PESHAWAR
On the directions of Speaker Provincial Assembly Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Babar Saleem Swati, Director General (DG) National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Farman Ullah held a meeting in the Speaker’s Chamber on Tuesday.
A statement issued here on Tuesday said that the meeting was convened following concerns raised by Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) Dr Amjad Ali regarding an ongoing NAB inquiry against him during the Assembly session held on October 27.
During the meeting, the DG NAB briefed the Speaker that all proceedings were being carried out transparently and strictly in accordance with the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999. Mr Farman Ullah further informed that all official notices had been issued through the Accountability Facilitation Cell (AFC) established in the Speaker’s Office, and that all correspondence between NAB and the Assembly was being conducted under approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
It was clarified that all notices issued to Dr. Amjad Ali, MPA, had been formally delivered through the AFC and that there had been no deviation from the prescribed legal process.
Similarly, all documents submitted by Dr. Amjad Ali to NAB were routed via the same channel, with future correspondence to continue accordingly.
The Speaker directed the AFC to ensure close coordination and timely communication with NAB while strictly adhering to the agreed SOPs.
He emphasized that the rights and privileges of all members of the Provincial Assembly would be fully protected under the law.
The DG NAB reaffirmed the Bureau’s commitment to transparency, merit, and the rule of law, assuring that no injustice would be done to any individual. He also submitted a detailed report on the matter to the Speaker.
