ISLAMABAD – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has clarified itsorders regarding probe against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif wereinitiated on the basis of media reports.

The anti-corruption watchdog on Tuesday ordered an inquiry against theformer PM and others for allegedly laundering $4.9 billion to India.

According to a NAB statement, the chairman of the bureau took notice ofmedia report which built up the money laundering claims citing a World Bankreport.

“NAB rejects the impression that its objective was victimization or hurtingsomeone,” said the statement issued by the anti-graft body.

“The bureau does not believe in taking revenge, but it is determined toeliminate corruption from the country without discrimination,” the stamentadded.

The NAB further says the bureau decided the complaint verification over thesaid media report and disclosures as the NAB is authorized to investigatemoney laundering as per the law.