Siraj Durrani arrest: Zardari calls for amendments in NAB laws

Author: Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday condemned the arrest of Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani and asked for amendments in National Accountability Bureau’s laws.

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad Asif Ali Zardari said “Arrest of Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani has challenged the democracy. There is nothing new, he said, adding that National Accountability Burau’s (NAB) law should be amended.

The former president said that PPP is ready to face the accountability watchdog.

Earlier today, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) arrested Agha Siraj Durrani in assets beyond meaning, embezzlement of funds and illegal appointments cases.

In a press release the NAB confirmed the arrest of speaker Sindh Assembly Agha Siraj Durrani. He will face an inquiry for accumulating assets beyond his known sources of income and misuse of public funding.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

  • Pakistan

Onic & Careem sign MoU to forge strategic alliance

Islamabad, March 28, 2024: Onic, the new digital telco brand in Pakistan and Careem, the…

10 hours ago
  • Pakistan

Charting the AI Revolution: Pakistan’s Vision for Technological Sovereignty and Economic Growth

In the intricate tapestry of Pakistan’s journey towards technological and economic renaissance, the insights of…

13 hours ago
  • Sindh

Sindh: Senate elections, final list of candidates released

Sindh: Senate elections, final list of candidates released The Election Commission of Sindh has released…

13 hours ago
  • Top Stories

The Federal Cabinet approved the inclusion of 24 names in the ECL

The Federal Cabinet approved the inclusion of 24 names in the ECL The federal cabinet…

14 hours ago
  • Pakistan

ISPR Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan, Vows Joint Action with China Against Terrorism

The recent incidents of terrorism in Pakistan, notably in Gwadar, Turbat, and Besham, are dastardly…

14 hours ago
  • Business

Pakistan Stock Exchange: Index hits new high of 67,208

Pakistan Stock Exchange: Index hits new high of 67,208 The Pakistan Stock Exchange 100 index…

15 hours ago