ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has taken notice of an inquiry closed earlier by the apex court regarding the misappropriation of mineral resources in Chiniot.
According to a press release issued on Monday, NAB Chairperson Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal has ordered the director general of NAB Lahore to determine why and under what circumstances the inquiry was closed.
The anti-graft body head has also given directives for inquiry against those who closed the misappropriation case and corruption in giving out contracts, despite clear orders from the Supreme Court.
In 2007, mineral deposits were discovered in Chiniot, after which mining contract was reportedly given to a fake company by the name of Earth Resource Private Limited. It was reported that minerals worth Rs400 billion were handed to the company.
When the matter was legally taken up, it was found out that an influential person with political ties was behind the corrupt activity.
Subsequently, Lahore High Court and the Supreme Court ordered NAB to conduct an investigation. However, NAB mysteriously closed the inquiry in 2013.
Nevertheless, the incumbent chairperson of the anti-graft body has taken notice of the matter.
from GEO TV - Pakistan http://ift.tt/2rRy6NI
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