The NAB would continue performing its duties in accordance with law by upholding transparency and merit despite adverse circumstances. Threats, protests and browbeating could not stop NAB from performing its legal obligations. Ahad Cheema has been apprehended as per law on the basis of solid evidence against him. A complete report of the circumstances would be presented after expiry of remand in Accountability Court, said a press release issued her on Saturday.
Despite various accusations, NAB would not reply the critics as the matter is subjudice. However, NAB assures that he will continue to work without any discrimination. The NAB is totally apolitical institution having no affiliation with any political party or group. The first and last affiliation of NAB is with the people of Pakistan and the constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The deployment of Rangers in NAB Lahore is essential for protection and security of Ahad Cheema and relevant record.-PR
INP adds: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Saturday has obtained important record of former Director General (DG) of Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Ahad Cheema in Ashiana Housing Scheme scandal, tightening the noose around the important bureaucrat of the Punjab.
Sources said that details regarding mobile phone calls and emails have also been taken while the bureau has also sought experts' assistance to recover the deleted data.
Cheema was arrested by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) from Lahore over corruption allegations regarding taking 32-kanal land as a bribe. He had not appeared before the NAB despite several summon.
Afterwards, opposition leaders had staged a symbolic walkout in the Punjab Assembly, asking why Cheema was given promotion.
On the other hand, DMG officers during a meeting with Chief Minister of Punjab Shahbaz Sharif, demanded to release Cheema, saying that if the arrest is necessary then he should be nabbed in a proper way.
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