PESHAWAR: Like others parts of the provinces of the country, the international anti corruption day was observed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to raise awareness against negative effects of menace of corruption and bribery. Walks and seminars highlighting the adverse effects of corruption were held in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Debate competitions in educational institutions were arranged by the schools and colleges\u2019 administration where the speakers shed light against corruption which are weakening social fabric of the society. The United Nations (UN) designated this day in October 2003 to encourage global efforts to curb corruption and highlight the importance of integrity and accountability. APP
\nThis year\u2019s theme, \u201cUniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow\u2019s Integrity,\u201d emphasizes the role of young people in combating corruption and fostering a culture of honesty and transparency.
\nThe National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has organized a seminar at its Regional Bureau the other day to mark International Anti-Corruption Day.
\nThe speakers at seminar emphasized the role of youth in combating corruption and building a future defined by integrity and accountability.
\nChief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry attended the seminar as the Chief Guest. Distinguished speakers included Akhtar Hayat Khan, Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Dr. Jehan Zeb Khan, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peshawar; and Aleem Shah Khilji, CEO of the University of Spoken English.
\nEach speaker provided unique insights into the pervasive impacts of corruption and the collective responsibility to combat it.
\nChief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry appreciated the vision and role of NAB for making conducive environment for civil bureaucracy and NAB\u2019s collaboration for effective utilization of civil services towards nation building.
\nHe highlighted the role of youth in building corruption free society and urged the youth to focus on character building and use their energies for positive change.
\nHe requested the members of academia for educating youth towards building national character.
\nDirector General NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Waqar Ahmad Chauhan, underscored the vital role of youth in the fight against corruption, noting that over 60% of Pakistan\u2019s population is under the age of 30.
\nHe stressed that corruption erodes public trust, depletes national resources, and deepens socio-economic inequalities.
\nHe further elaborated on NAB\u2019s vision of introducing conducive environment of working with state departments that has resulted in positive outcomes for both NAB and state institutions.
\nHe discussed ongoing initiatives planned by NAB to engage youth including provision of internship opportunities to students in NAB, arranging visits of groups of students to NAB office, arranging declamation contests in the educational institutions and forming WhatsApp group with prominent students of whole Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to keep them involve in the campaign against corruption.
\nIn addition to these measures, NAB also plans to sign MOUs with universities enabling students to conduct research and gain a deeper understanding of accountability systems to engage them in fight against corruption.
\nIGP Akhtar Hayat Khan shared his views on inclusion of youth in fight against corruption and evil deeds.
\nHe urged the youth to focus on moral values and wisely choose their role model to have strong basis towards their career. He further stated that it is ever one\u2019s duty to take their authority as responsibility in order to build the country.
\nDG NAB KP Waqar Ahmad Chauhan reaffirmed NAB\u2019s commitment to eradicating corruption and extended his gratitude to the distinguished guests and participants for their valuable contributions to the event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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