'KP Ehtesab Commission to move against all corrupt, even if it's Imran'
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PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ehtesab Commission will even act against Imran Khan if he is found guilty of corruption, says the director general of the provincial accountability body – lieutenant general (r) Hamid Khan – talking exclusively to Dawn.com.
Giving details on the functioning of the Ehtesab Commission, Hamid Khan says the bureau deals with all cases on merit and does not accept any pressure from the government or anyone else.
Talking about the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf mines minister Ziaullah Afridi, Khan says the minister was arrested after thorough investigation. "The Ehtesab Commission gathered enough evidence of corruption before acting against him."
Take a look: PTI provincial minister, 10 others arrested by NAB.
The director general of the Ehtesab Commission dismissed the impression that the commission was acting in haste to arrest high-profile personalities. Hamid Khan says the commission deals with corruption cases expeditiously because it is a newly formed body and has no backlog to take care of — hence the speedy completion of tasks.
According to Hamid Khan, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ehtesab Commission was established to overcome weaknesses in the National Accountability Bureau. NAB, he says, offers culprits an opportunity in the form of a plea bargain.
“But the Ehtesab Commission does not provide such opportunities to those who have looted the national exchequer.”
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Jul 10, 2015 10:08pm
Bravo PTi
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Jul 10, 2015 10:11pm
Ehtesab commission wonder full job. Let us see who runs fast in right direction to finish corruption, Provincial Ehtasab Commission or the NAB. Commission will win.
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Jul 10, 2015 10:12pm
Well done IK for empowering institutions in KPK. People need to understand that IK is not perfect, no one is in today's world. He will make mistakes but what matters is his intent which is good and sincere for Pakistan. The progress may be slow but at least he is trying. So instead of criticizing him all the time which would lower his morale, support him so that he tries to improve our conditions with greater motivation. Point out mistakes but don't demoralize him. I will always support IK because only a patriotic person would leave a luxurious life in UK to serve his homeland.
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Jul 10, 2015 10:30pm
That's what is needed in Pakistan! Naya Pakistan..
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Jul 10, 2015 10:38pm
IK - pakistan's only hope! Keep it up.
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Jul 10, 2015 10:40pm
Only a good system can win in our political setup.
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Jul 10, 2015 10:48pm
That's what we want in pakistan.well done pti
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Jul 10, 2015 10:52pm
that's the difference between other parties and PTI
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Jul 10, 2015 11:04pm
Salute to IK and his party. .. while I appreciate his efforts and sincerity, I do believe Ehtesab commission of KP should reconsider the option of plea bargain. This may save time for the prosecutor and avoid lengthy trials. The weakness of NAB is not because of the plea bargain clause; but is due to fact that it is not free from political pressure.
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Jul 10, 2015 11:09pm
Good decision . Corruption should be removed from the country .
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Jul 10, 2015 11:13pm
Bravo. Well done PTI. You have done what no other could do before.
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Jul 10, 2015 11:34pm
There is no precedent to it in our history. Well done IK and bravo Ihtesab commission!
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Jul 11, 2015 12:03am
Governance is about institution building. Well done PTI. I am sure people who want to vote for their country will consider such steps.
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Jul 11, 2015 01:07am
This statement is enough for me to vote for PTI in next General election. Its the only party which seems interested in reforming and strengthening institutions.
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Jul 11, 2015 01:30am
@Talha I fully agree with Talha's comments. IK is certainly worth giving the opportunity.
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Jul 11, 2015 01:37am
Good job that what we need in KPK rather than Dharnacracy.
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Jul 11, 2015 01:43am
PTI should not be commiting fraud in the first place.
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Jul 11, 2015 01:53am
There is a lot btween cup and sip.
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Jul 11, 2015 02:39am
Way to go! Imran Khan is the saviour of Pakistan.
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Jul 11, 2015 02:53am
@Mm Yes Pakistan needs such people who can apprehend the corrupt ones. Pakistan should be proud of Mr Hamid Khan.
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Jul 11, 2015 03:21am
Litmus test for success would be get accused convicted by the courts. I wish KP Ehtesab Commission success to set an example of impartial and effective accountability.
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Jul 11, 2015 03:27am
OK. I see the change now!! And I know how difficult it is to change anything..
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Jul 11, 2015 03:41am
We are proud of you IK! Well done; a much needed justice.
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Jul 11, 2015 03:46am
This is the INSAF we like to see in Naya Pakistan. Way to go PTI
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Jul 11, 2015 04:15am
@Ammar Barlas agree
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Jul 11, 2015 04:19am
Good and excellent job, but arrest should be fair and and non political. and justice should be done on fair grounds.rather than taking remands upon remands. and hanging the case for long.
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Jul 11, 2015 04:43am
PTI heading in the right direction.
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Jul 11, 2015 04:49am
@Muhammad. Exactly, plea bargain should be allowed but only when suspect pays back fully the looted weather and is banned from elected Office for life. Like in the UK.
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Jul 11, 2015 04:50am
Keep setting the trends PTI. You have already done a lot for Pakistan.. Love.
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Jul 11, 2015 04:51am
Ehtesab commmission and police department should be independent, it is the only way you can stop corruption. Well done IK & PTI
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Jul 11, 2015 05:24am
That is why Pakistanis always like Army. He is retired Army General so loyal to his country. If someone else were there instead of him, he would not do what he did.
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Jul 11, 2015 05:48am
@Talha ... Fine, but before that can happen Imran will need to learn how to successfully share power.
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Jul 11, 2015 05:49am
@Relity ..... Win what?
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Jul 11, 2015 10:22am
@Shuaib Bhat That is right but everyone in PTI also can't be an angel and when you come to know about someone involved in corruption then this is the way to deal with him. It should not be a party of "ALI BABA AUR CHALEES CHORE" but "TERE IS ALWAYS ONE BAD APPLE", which should be thrown away.
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Jul 11, 2015 10:59am
A good story.....Creative and Exclusive
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Jul 11, 2015 12:50pm
KPK need support of Punjab to bring revolution in Pakistan with Imran Khan, Lot of ppl thinking that Phattan are foolish, but whatever maturity I seen in Phattan, I can't sought in any other province.
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Jul 11, 2015 08:50pm
Splendid job on the part of the Commission. A ray of hope, of course. But I wonder if the Commission was able to nab only one big fish from the provincial pool of corruption?
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Jul 11, 2015 09:12pm
Great to see such mechanisms .impressive steps taken by PTI indeed .Those who are involved in corruption should be punished like this .
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Jul 12, 2015 07:56am
wonderful jib Ehtisab commission
lets see who runs fast to end the corruption in pakistan NAB or Ehtisab commission
N league and PPP are riders of same horse they protect each other
they can not finish corruption
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