NAB investigates references on merit-basis, clarifies officials

Dunya News

'Unless and until the reference is proved in NAB, the person against whom it is filed is not guilty'

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The officials at National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has spoken up after the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has recommended the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) to order National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to pursue case against Sharif family over Panamagate.

The officials revealed that NAB investigates such kind of references on merit basis.

It was also revealed by the officials that unless and until the reference is proved in NAB, the person against whom it is filed is not guilty.

Moreover, the officials also clarified that it is not necessary that the defendant should be arrestedon the basis of asset related reference.