The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has announced plans to approach parliament with a proposal to reduce the current Rs500 million threshold required to initiate action in corruption cases. Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmad Butt stated that the existing limit enables many individuals to carry out corrupt activities below the threshold, effectively evading prosecution. He […]
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NAB Launches Online Transfers for Fraud Victims
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has launched a system for online money transfer to victims of fraud. This step aims to digitalize the process and reduce delays. Previously, victims had to visit NAB offices to collect funds via pay orders, which was slow and cumbersome. READ MORE:Oslo blast near royal palace under investigation In the […]
No auction orders for Imran Khan’s house, say NAB sources
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has denied reports claiming that PTI founder Imran Khan’s house is being auctioned. NAB sources clarified that no such orders exist against his properties in the £190 million case. According to them, the media reports regarding the auction of Khan’s residence are completely baseless. Officials confirmed that Imran Khan has […]
NAB Lahore recovers Rs547bn in six months
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore has released its performance report for the first half of 2025. From January to June, NAB recovered Rs547.31 billion in total. Notably, Rs456 billion was recovered in the month of April alone, making it the most successful month of the period. According to the report, NAB handed over movable […]
Kohistan graft accused to return Rs1.45 billion
In a key breakthrough in the Kohistan corruption case, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has accepted a plea bargain request from the main accused, Muhammad Ayub. He has agreed to return Rs1.45 billion, and NAB Chairman has officially approved the request. This move marks significant progress in the long-running investigation into massive embezzlement in development […]
Kohistan Rs. 40B scam: Big names arrested
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has arrested eight people in a massive Rs. 40 billion corruption scandal in Kohistan. Those arrested include two government officers, two bankers, and four contractors. Investigators found fake treasury checks, bogus companies, and illegal bank transactions. The scam is one of the biggest financial frauds in the province’s history. More […]
NAB announces crackdown on fraudulent public land allotments
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has announced a nationwide crackdown against fraudulent allotments of public land in partnership with provincial governments. NAB Chairman Lt. Gen. (R) Nazir Ahmed revealed this during a cheque distribution ceremony held at NAB Lahore on Thursday. The operation aims to hold accountable those involved in illegal housing schemes and protect […]
NAB launches probe into Rs40b Kohistan scam, billions recovered
PESHAWAR – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has officially launched a formal investigation into the massive Rs40 billion Kohistan corruption scandal, following startling new revelations and asset recoveries. This marks a significant escalation in the high-profile case. So far, NAB has recovered assets worth Rs25 billion, including over Rs1 billion in cash, foreign currency, and […]
Imran, Bushra seek swift hearing on jail sentences in £190M Qadir case
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, on Tuesday filed an urgent plea in the Islamabad High Court seeking an early hearing on their sentence suspension appeals in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case. In January 2025, Khan and Bushra were sentenced to 14 and 7 years in prison respectively for allegedly […]
NAB recovers Rs2 billion in public health dept fraud case
LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has recovered Rs2 billion in a major corruption case involving the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) in Sheikhupura. The case was launched in September 2024 after officials were found to have issued fake cheques worth around Rs5 billion. The first recovered amount was formally handed over to Punjab’s Additional […]