CM Murad questions NAB’s questioning in Rawalpindi

ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah on Monday appeared before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to face the investigations in fake accounts case and raised objections on the bureau’s conduct.

The chief minister was called to appear before the investigation team on 26th March but he requested for a change in schedule which was approved.

Talking to media persons later, Murad Ali Shah said it is all mala fide and despite the court judgement that the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) findings against him were inconclusive he has been summoned by the anti-graft body.

When asked whether he is satisfied with the proceedings, he responded by saying that he was here for the first time.

I have assured the NAB investigators of my full cooperation, Murad said.

‘We have already raised objections on the transfer of the case to Rawalpindi, while the alleged crime was committed in Sindh. PPP’s past experience with the city is too unpleasant.’

The CM’s questioning related to the Thatta and Dadu sugar mills continued for almost 90 minutes.

The JIT report alleged that the provincial government sold Thatta Sugar Mills to the Omni Group for Rs127.5 million in 2013, against the market price of Rs716.11 million.

Murad Ali Shah as the finance minister had approved the transaction.