NAB launches inquiry into contracts allotted during CM Buzdar's tenure

Last updated on: 21 August,2020 01:46 pm

NAB has sought record from LDA, TEPA and other departments.

LAHORE (Dunya News) – National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday has launched an investigation into contracts allotted during tenure of current Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) Sardar Usman Buzdar.

According to sources, the anti-graft watchdog has sought record from Lahore Development Authority (LDA), Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning Agency (TEPA) and other departments in this regard. The bureau has also directed the concerned authorities to submit details of key development projects’ contracts.  

Earlier, CM Buzdar had appeared before NAB Lahore office in a case of allegedly issuing liquor license to a hotel in violation of the law.

Usman Buzdar handed over all the documents regarding issuance of liquor license to the anti-corruption bureau and said, “I don’t know anything as I am not prepared. Give me time to think and answer these questions”.

Meanwhile, former director general (DG) Excise Akram Ashraf Gondal also recorded his statement and claimed he had informed Chief Minister Office that issuance of the liquor license will be against the policy and rules as NOCs were not complete.

However, he approved the license on the request of then Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Raheel Ahmed Siddiqui.

Former DG Excise Akram Ashraf Gondal had also submitted an application to become approver in the case.