ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly of Pakistan has approved a bill proposing further amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Ordinance 1999. The bill was presented by the Minister for Law and Justice, Azam Nazir Tarar, who also introduced a further amendment bill in the Compiled Criminal Code 1908, which was also approved.
The NAB Ordinance 1999 Amendment Bill 2023 proposes several amendments to the current NAB Ordinance, including the introduction of new rules and regulations. The bill aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the NAB, which is responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption cases and financial crimes in the country.
NAB Ordinance 1999 Amendment Bill 2023
At the start of the session, a motion was presented to suspend normal proceedings, which was approved. The presentation and approval of the NAB Ordinance 1999 Amendment Bill 2023 and the further amendment bill in the Compiled Criminal Code 1908 followed.
The approval of the bill comes amid increasing pressure on the government to take action against corruption and financial crimes in the country. The NAB has been criticized in the past for its perceived lack of accountability and transparency in its operations.
The introduction of the NAB Ordinance 1999 Amendment Bill 2023 is expected to address some of these concerns and strengthen the NAB’s capacity to investigate and prosecute corruption cases and financial crimes. The bill will also help improve the accountability and transparency of public institutions in the country.
The approval of the NAB Ordinance 1999 Amendment Bill 2023 and the further amendment bill in the Compiled Criminal Code 1908 is seen as a positive step towards combating corruption and financial crimes in Pakistan.
