Times of Islamabad

As expected Shahbaz Sharif uses PAC Chairmanship to pressurise NAB, FIA

As expected Shahbaz Sharif uses PAC Chairmanship to pressurise NAB, FIA

ISLAMABAD – As expected Shahbaz Sharif uses Public Accounts Committee forhis own interests and cases.

Shahbaz on Friday summoned the details of cases sent to NationalAccountability Bureau (NAB) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in thepast.

The first meeting of PAC was held in Islamabad with Opposition leader inNational Assembly Shehbaz Sharif in chair.

“We will try to work as per law through teamwork. PAC is not a forum tobroadcast news on media. NAB should provide details of the cases to thecommittee until Tuesday,” said Sharif.

“Cases related to New Islamabad Airport are yet with NAB,” said SherryRehman following which Sharif asked for an explanation from theaccountability watchdog.

Sheikh Rohail Asghar questioned whether NAB and FIA will present the recordof cases. “They are quite active nowadays,” replied Sharif.

Sardar Nasrullah Dareshak said that PAC should not give the impression ofpressurizing any organization. “It will never happen,” answered Shehbaz.