NAB approves inquiries against Ashiq Awan, Hoti and others

Published September 29, 2014
Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan. – File Photo
Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan. – File Photo
Awami National Party Senator Azam Khan Hoti. – File Photo
Awami National Party Senator Azam Khan Hoti. – File Photo

ISLAMABAD: The Executive Board Meeting (EBM) of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday authorised five inquiries against prominent political figures for misuse of powers and authority and after completion of inquires formal references would be filed against them before accountability courts.

Chairman NAB Qamar Zaman Chaudhry presided over the meeting held at NAB Headquarters here.

According to a NAB spokesman, among five inquires, first inquiry was authorised against Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, former federal minister belonging to Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

Awan allegedly engaged 12 government buses for her private use and illegally appointed people in the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP).

Second inquiry was authorised against Awami National Party (ANP) Senator Azam Khan Hoti, his wife Humera Kash Azam and others. In this case the accused are alleged for illegal banking transactions and corruption of Rs128 million.

Third inquiry was authorised against Rana Muhammad Ishaq, MNA and others, he added. He said the accused persons are alleged for embezzlement and misappropriation of Rs500 million from Tehsil Pattoki Council Funds.

Forth inquiry was authorized against former MPA Qasim Zia, CEO/Director Ali Usman and directors Khalid Anwar and Rana Zahid of Stock Brokerage (Pvt) Ltd. In this case the accused are alleged for cheating public at large and misappropriation of Rs107.7 million received from general public in the name of stocks.

Fifth inquiry was authorised against Zakiullah, former Secretary Housing (presently OSD), and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. In this case the accused person is alleged for accumulation of assets beyond known sources of income.

Moreover, the executive board also authorised a complaint verification against Maulana Abdul Wasay, former provincial minister Balochistan.

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