NAB initiates verification of ‘corruption’ allegations against Rescue 1122

Author: Mustansar Abbas

LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday initiated verification of the the petition signed against ‘corruption and corrupt practices’ in Rescue 1122.

Muhammad Waris, resident of Jhang, filed an application in NAB regarding alleged corrupt practices of Rescue 1122 employees in the city.

The petitioner claimed that Rescue 1122 officials had asked him to ‘bribe’ them with Rs 200,000 in order to find employment in the rescue organisation.

Moreover, it was said that Rescue 1122 officials were making unmerited recruitment and that the process of recruiting 987 individuals to the rescue body was ‘suspicious’.

The applicant also added that those who passed mandatory tests, including the NTS examination, were being ‘deliberately ignored’ and that places were being offered for huge sums of money.

The petitioner has also alleged DG Rescue Dr Rizwan Naseer and Deputy Director Fawad Shehzad of being involved in malpractices.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

  • Top Stories

Senior executives at Mercuria to face investigation by Pakistan’s FIA

Mercuria, a global commodities trading firm headquartered in Geneva, finds its senior executives under scrutiny…

11 hours ago
  • Business

PSX extends bullish trend with gain of 862 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained bullish for the second session in a row on Monday,…

11 hours ago
  • Business

PKR depreciates by 3 paisas to 278.24 vs USD

The rupee remained on the back foot against the US dollar in the interbank market…

11 hours ago
  • Business

SECP approves PIA’s scheme of arrangement

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved the Scheme of Arrangement between Pakistan…

11 hours ago
  • Business

Gold snaps losing streak

Gold price in the country snapped a six-session losing streak and increased by Rs2,500 per…

11 hours ago
  • Business

Rs 83.6 billion loaned to young entrepreneurs: Rana Mashhood

Chairman of the Prime Minister Youth’s Programme(PMYP) Rana Mashhood has underscored the success of the…

11 hours ago