NAB assures businessmen of maximum relief

KARACHI: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmed Butt has assured the business community of maximum relief in dealing with irrational cases and emphasised that NAB is fully committed to support businesses by intervening to address the harassment caused by any department.

Speaking at a meeting during his visit to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) on Wednesday, the NAB chairman, highlighting accountability watchdog’s efficiency, informed the participants that out of 14 cases of business community, 13 were resolved within six months, showcasing Bureau’s dedication to resolving matters swiftly.

He encouraged KCCI to submit five general cases along with five to six individual cases which would be prioritised by NAB for resolution so that relief could immediately be provided to the distressed members of the business community.

According to a KCCI statement, responding to concerns from the business community, the NAB chairman assured that under his leadership, the culture of fear and harassment had been completely eradicated at the Bureau. “New rules to prevent harassment of businessmen have been instituted at NAB,” he said