The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) board meeting held here on Wednesday, which discussed threadbare the case of Parliamentarian's Enclave Housing Scheme, Islamabad for payment to the affectees by former senator Ayaz Khan Mandokhail.
It was noted that earlier a refund of Rs 55 million to the affectees had been made. Later on, the accused backed out from his commitment and now after four years he had given a commitment to the Accountability Court that if his assets were released, he would make the payment to affectees.
It was decided that NAB would proceed as per law to ensure the payments to the victims of the housing scheme. The meeting also approved the Plea Bargain of Seth Nisar in Bank of Punjab case for an amount of Rs 1035 million out of which NAB has already recovered Rs 451 million from him. The Plea Bargain request of Haji Sharif Ullah, contractor of KPK, for construction of sub-standard road was also approved. It also approved the voluntary return of Javaid Nazir and Brothers (Pvt) Ltd Lahore for the wilful default of Rs 53 million loan of ABL. The Board Meeting was Chaired by Chairman NAB Admiral Fasih Bokhari (Retd).
The meeting approved the filing of references against Rana Muzammal-ul-Haq for misappropriation of public funds from Punjab Co-operation Board for Liquidation, Mohammad Saeed Khan, DEN Pakistan Railways, for corrupt practices, Taj Muhammad Sarparah AFC/ Incharge PR Centre Sariab Godown Quetta and others for taking away wheat from the government godwns illegally.
On a complaint against Gerry's Travels by the pilgrims for not providing the services to them as promised during pilgrimage, it was decided to ask the M/o Religious Affairs to inform the NAB about any action taken so far against such alike travel agents. It was decided that if no action was taken by the Ministry against such tour operators, NAB will take action against them in future. The Ministry should secure financial arrangements with guarantees from tour operators in future. On specific complaint verification the Chairman observed that an affidavit from the complainant would precede the verification in order to avoid the frivolous complaints.
The Board also allowed the closure of inquires against Muhammad Saeed, X-EN PWD; Syed Ghazanfar Ali Sherazi Advocate; Ghulam Akbar Khichi EDO; Muhammad Ejaz Ex-DCO; Ali Asghar DSP; Ameer Zada Khan Kohati EX-DG MDA; officials of City District Government, Karachi, Liaquat Ali Jotoi former Federal Minister; and Muhammad Mumtaz Khan Assistant Electric Inspector, due to lack of substantial evidence.-PR