Punjab government forms committee to probe NAB's action against Ahad Cheema

Punjab government forms committee to probe NAB's action against Ahad Cheema

LAHORE - Punjab government’s spokesperson said “NAB abused power by arresting (ex-DG of LDA) Ahad Cheema”. Ahad Cheema was remanded for 11 days in NAB's custody.

Malik Ahmad Khan said the anti-graft body shouldn’t have had overused its powers.

“They should have seen whether they are harassing someone,” he added, stressing that how the government will serve the people when the machinery is being paralyzed.

He defended Cheema saying he cooperated with NAB and gave details of assets.

Punjab government has formed an inquiry committee to probe NAB’s action.