ISLAMABAD – National Accountability Bureau (NAB) axe has fallen finallyagainst the Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif.

NAB Chairman Justice (r) Javed Iqbal on Wednesday ordered investigationinto allegations of money laundering against Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif.

In a press release issued by the NAB, it said NAB chairman ordered probeinto foreign minister’s alleged money laundering, acknowledging thecomplaints received by the anti-graft body.

NAB made it clear in its release that investigation was launched overallegations of money laundering and that it is not conclusive at the money.The stance of Asif will be inquired according to NAB laws, it added.

NAB assured that all probe will be governed by the law.

During late February, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan hadquestioned NAB inaction against Asif despite presence of ‘undeniableevidence’ against him. In his comments, Imran urged that accountability ofthose looting country’s wealth is necessary.

“Silence of NAB despite the evidence of money laundering and corruption isbeyond understanding,” he maintained.

The PTI chief asserted that they are ready to provide the details to NAB.“Usman Dar can give the evidence of Khawaja Asif and his wife’s bankingtransaction to NAB,” he said.