LAHORE: Primary and Secondary Healthcare Secretary Ali Jan Khan wassummoned by the National Accountability Bureau.
He was questioned by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for allegedlybeing involved in the illegal procurement of medicines and other equipment.
The secretary appeared before a three-member combined investigation teamthat reportedly questioned him regarding the alleged purchase of equipmentand medicines at “exorbitant” rates.
NAB had launched a probe into several companies of Punjab.
The anti-graft body had already initiated a probe pertaining to the PunjabHealth Facilities Management Company (PHFMC).
The anti-corruption watchdog was probing alleged misuse of authority andfinancial mismanagement pertaining to the issue.