Daily Times

NAB Chairman Justice (r) Javed Iqbal chaired a meeting at NAB Headquarters and reviewed comprehensive strategy regarding Covid-19.

The meeting directed all NAB officials to strictly follow Covid-19 prevention guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) amid fears of likely second wave of pandemic as announced by the government. The meeting decided to continue the ban on entry of visitors at NAB Headquarters and all regional offices.

The meeting decided to ensure the attendance of NAB investigation officers and prosecutors in different NAB cases in accountability courts, high courts and in Supreme Court of Pakistan strictly following Covid-19 guidelines.

The checking of all officers/staff would be ensured at entry gate through thermal guns. The staffers having cough or fever would be facilitated to have medicine from the doctor. No person will be allowed to enter lift without wearing face mask. Office work would be preferred through E-filing. If required, hard copy would be sent after proper sanitisation.

Inter office meetings would be preferably held via video link, skype and in case of meeting one-meter distance will be ensured. Head office and regional bureaus of NAB would ensure COVID preventive measures.

Investigation officers and prosecutors have been directed to pursue their cases in relevant courts with complete preparation and no laxity will be tolerated in this regard. The chairman said that NAB is committed to nab corrupt elements by using all its resources and to recover looted money from corrupt elements.