Summary Sindh government has expressed resentment over NAB's actions in the province numerous times
KARACHI (Dunya News) – National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has formally initiated probe into alleged corruption and financial irregularities worth Rs 1.04 billion in Sindh Police, Dunya News reported Wednesday.
Allegedly more than 70 officials of Sindh Police pocketed more than Rs 1 billion in 2014 and 2015. The amount includes funds reserved for police uniforms and cash rewards given by the government.
The accountability bureau will probe utilization of funds issued for electricity billing, petrol supply, purchase of vehicles, stationery, furniture and different fixtures.
The department will also investigate usage of funds provided for construction and renovation of different buildings.
Sindh government has expressed resentment over NAB’s actions in the province numerous times.
Department’s actions in the province were much talked about after a reference against former petroleum minister Dr Asim Hussain was launched in accountability court. The bureau recently launched another corruption reference against the accused.
However, the bureau actions in Punjab gathered a lot of interesting comments from different government representatives including the Chief Minister.
Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif stated in February that National Accountability Bureau should remain confined to its goals as a responsible watchdog.
Know more: NAB should remain bound to its watchdog duties: Shahbaz Sharif
The Chief Minister urged the bureau to function responsibly. He said that the government desires effective accountability procedure however, it would not allow any department to influence projects that have national importance.
The statement came in few days after Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif criticised NAB, alleging the institution of raiding residences of innocent people.
Know more: PM Nawaz resents NAB actions, urges to act responsibly
After Prime Minister’s statement against the bureau, Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah came afore to offer an explanation on government’s behalf. Sanaullah said that PM Nawaz’s statement should not be taken as criticism but a recommendation.
The Law Minister said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has the prerogative to instruct any department if he feels the need to.
Federal Minister for Information Pervaiz Rashid made a rather razor sharp comment earlier in March alleging former president Pervez Musharraf of establishing the bureau to destroy Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
