A delegation comprising 17 participating of 40th Senior Management Course at the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), Islamabad, visited the Headquarters of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) as part of their field research and professional learning programme. The delegation comprised diverse occupational groups and was headed by DS Training and Coordination Ms. Shahana Batool. The Chairman NAB, Lt Gen (R) Nazir, senior officers, welcomed the participants at the Bureau.
During the visit, Mr. Amjad Majeed Aulakh, Director General (Operations), NAB, briefed the participants on the Bureau’s inception, statutory mandate, operational framework, and major achievements. He highlighted NAB’s significant recoveries, including Rs. 9.18 trillion during the third quarter of 2026 and cumulative recoveries of Rs. 26.1 trillion from March 2023 to September 2026. He also outlined the recovery of valuable state assets, including Pakistan Railways and provincial departmental lands, and the disbursement of Rs. 908.42 million to 4,280 affectees during the third quarter of 2026. The DG Operations further highlighted institutional reforms like restructured complaint processing system, the introduction of NAB EYE, an AI-powered initiative to expedite investigative processes and minimize human error, and capacity-building measures through the Pakistan Anti-Corruption Academy (PACA).
The Chairman NAB, Lt. Gen (R) Nazir Ahmed addressed the delegation, emphasizing integrity, professionalism, transparency, and accountability as essential pillars of effective public administration. He encouraged the officers to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and exercise their authority responsibly, particularly as they prepare to assume important leadership and administrative positions. He informed the participants that NAB targets the corrupt practices in Public Sector Projects instead of individuals. The dignity and human rights of Defendant are kept confidential by the Bureau. He also told the participants that the Bureau has established Accountability Facilitation Cells so that the civil servants may carry out their responsibilities with responsibility without any fear. He underscored their pivotal role in strengthening governance institutions, protecting the public interest, and ensuring efficient service delivery.
At the conclusion of the visit, the participants expressed their gratitude to the Chairman NAB and the Bureau’s leadership for facilitating an informative and insightful interaction. They appreciated the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of NAB’s mandate, operational mechanisms, institutional reforms, technological initiatives, and achievements in recovering state assets and providing relief to affectees.
