NAB issues arrest warrants for ex-minister Jam Khan Shoro for alleged corruption

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NAB issues arrest warrants for ex-minister Jam Khan Shoro for alleged corruption

Inamullah Khattak Shafi Baloch Published October 18, 2018

A NAB official claims there is enough evidence against former Sindh MPA Jam Khan Shoro to begin cross-examining him. ─ DawnNewsTV

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The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has issued arrest warrants for former Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) MPA Jam Khan Shoro for his alleged involvement in corruption, DawnNewsTV reported on Thursday.

A team has been dispatched to arrest Shoro, a press release issued by the anti-corruption watchdog said.

Shoro, is facing allegations of illegally allotting 19 plots of the Karachi Development Authority that were worth Rs1 billion.

A NAB official who wished to remain anonymous confirmed that the warrants had been issued and added that the bureau had enough evidence against the former minister to take him into custody and begin cross-examining him. According to the official, Shoro could be arrested any time today.

Soon after NAB issued his arrest warrants, Shoro approached the Sindh High Court for pre-arrest bail. The request was accepted and he was granted protective bail till Nov 8 against surety bonds worth Rs1 million.

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Sheraz Ali

Oct 18, 2018 12:00pm

NAB should arrest whole PPP Sindh cabinet for inquiry. They are not politicians but they are mafia

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Danish

Oct 18, 2018 12:13pm

Hurry charge him for corruption charges. Clean Naya Pakistan. .

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karman

Oct 18, 2018 12:18pm

arrest and put them in jail till the recovery of corruption money. Only way out for the corruption solution.

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Jalbani Baloch

Oct 18, 2018 12:26pm

Why not all the MPAs including Ministers, whose tenure is finished, are made bound to get clearance from NAB before contesting the elections for second time? This will save lot of hassle and money since most of the MPAs/MNAs get involved in corruption cases, while being in government.

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Crusoe

Oct 18, 2018 12:31pm

If you fail to find him, search his 'lords' houses and offices.

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Mak

Oct 18, 2018 12:39pm

Finally started in Sindh ! Good

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Tamza

Oct 18, 2018 12:50pm

Can we also tag 100’s of DHA cases where the insiders bought land ‘just before’ DHA announced extension of scheme to new areas!!

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Yasin Khan

Oct 18, 2018 01:02pm

Corruption in Pakistan is as deep as an ocean, the deeper you dive the more you find.

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Mahmood

Oct 18, 2018 01:22pm

If the bail is granted, expect him to leave the country at first opportunity, to, wait for it, wait for it.... medical treatment abroad.

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Rehmat Ali

Oct 18, 2018 01:26pm

Now NAB more active than before and the reason is only No political influence on NAB.Whoever looted this country must be punished regardless of any political affiliation,cast,faith,religion,gender.Now this accountability should not be stopped.If again compromise then no hope of any improvement and corruption will be continue.

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Abdul

Oct 18, 2018 01:31pm

it is a gala day for the people of sindh to arrest such most corrupt man that is not less than day of deliverance

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Rehmat Ali

Oct 18, 2018 01:37pm

PPP=Corruption PMLN=Corruption MQM= Corruption PTI = Answer after 4 years Democracy totally failed in Pakistan! is democracy means corruption? People of Pakistan must understand now that political parties always propagate for need democracy in the country. Now miracle has happened and accountability taking place.Lets hope for the best.

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naji

Oct 18, 2018 02:07pm

It is very surprising that NAB is not actively working in Sindh, on the other hand NAB in action in Punjab, and giving hard time to PML-N senior people. In Sindh, unfortunately each and every ministry is fully and full time involve in corruption. Corruption is their MOTO. No ministry in Sindh is functioning even their 5% efficiency level. They change Sindh in to HELL. I think it is much better to impose Governor Raj in Sindh.

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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan

Oct 18, 2018 02:11pm

Corrupt to the core PPP's Sindh government. They have literally destroyed each and every department in Sindh. Sorry state of affairs

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Junaid

Oct 18, 2018 02:25pm

Why blame NAB all the time when these courts are providing protection.

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Sameer

Oct 18, 2018 02:32pm

Just one PPP politician. Please enter interior Sindh snd you will know everyone is like that.

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Freed N

Oct 18, 2018 02:35pm

Worth Rs 1 billion corruption, he would blame PTI and NAB for political vendetta.Why only him, get hold of all those who did the paper work.

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Asad

Oct 18, 2018 02:35pm

Rs 1 Billion coruption! Well, may be he was planning to donate this sum to the poor and destitute people living in Switzerland, England, and Dubai - just like the Sharifs and the Zardaris?

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Fahim

Oct 18, 2018 02:36pm

How long this game of arrest-investigate-bail will go on. Any ultimate conclusion???

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Jameeluddin

Oct 18, 2018 02:37pm

In view of prevailing system when someone is spotted as corrupt, first recover the money from him and then start investigation rather than vice versa.

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gingerrot

Oct 18, 2018 02:43pm

why so many corruption STORIES all of a sudden?? More fake news!

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Tariq

Oct 18, 2018 02:49pm

Does the average Pakistan get protective bail or just those involved in +1bn PKR fraud? Outdated British laws heavily biased not only in rich men's favour but also of corrupt and thieving traitors, moonlighting as politicians.

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Shahid

Oct 18, 2018 03:12pm

The much touted 18th amendment at your service.

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gingerrot

Oct 18, 2018 03:12pm

@Junaid go ask the court then...

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Safire Ahmad Siddiqui

Oct 18, 2018 03:25pm

Look at Sharjeel,he has become a patient of multiple diseased no sooner he was arrested,but when he was indulging in wide spread corruption,he was fighting fit and Sprightly.He should be dealt with severely like a real culprit.

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ABE

Oct 18, 2018 03:47pm

Now all he has to do is apply for a permission to travel abroad for Medical Treatment and flee the country. We have all seen this movie before. The courts in Paksitan keep buying these lame excuses from the ultra-corrupt and criminals to escape justice and enjoy the loot abroad. So punishment, no fines, no recovery. Case closed.

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NACParis

Oct 18, 2018 04:04pm

One fail to understand a case involving 1 billion a culprit is required to produce bail of 1 million. In Pakistan people spend tens of millions of rupees to become a MPA or MNA or councilor not for salary but to make hundreds of time more through corruption. In other words not to serve the nation or masses but to accumulate wealth.

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Amir

Oct 18, 2018 04:20pm

@Sameer what about Babar Ghouri and all MQM absonders.

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Junaid

Oct 18, 2018 05:06pm

@Freed N totally agreed. I always say bureacrat are the main problem.

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Qamar

Oct 18, 2018 05:16pm

Each and every minister in Sindh deserves to be thrown in jail. The wadera ministers have insatiable greed for money. Corruption in PPP starts from the very top and goes down all the way to the bottom.

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Ali

Oct 18, 2018 05:24pm

Former Sindh MPA Jam Khan Shoro was involved in massive corruption and money laundering to Dubai and UK. He is just the tip of shocking corruption in every Sindh government department which must be fully investigated by NAB and FIA. The people of Sindh and Pakistan "demand" accountability of all those who have looted and plundered the country. They are criminals. No former or present politician can be above the law.

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khanm

Oct 18, 2018 05:34pm

@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan .....and yet they win... why cos corrupt promotes corrupt leadership.

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khanm

Oct 18, 2018 05:34pm

@Sameer.... including us...time for introspection...

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Gul Mohiudin

Oct 18, 2018 05:49pm

Corruption in Pakistan, particularly by politicians, is taking an ugly turn.Shahbaz wants a parliamentary committee to probe allegations against him and thus parliament to assume a role not provided in Constitution. The Sind CM says corruption is a state subject and Federal agencies like NAB and FIA should not meddle in what is State ‘s jurisdiction. The State Govt could thus dispute what the Centre may deem corruption. This might lead to a Constitutional crisis!

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AHAQ

Oct 18, 2018 06:24pm

Well done NAB. Keep on catching these crooks without any discrimination.

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Sajjad memon

Oct 18, 2018 06:26pm

Good work NAB!

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Ali R.Q.

Oct 18, 2018 07:38pm

So many high profile crooks are being arrested they will not be enough room in courts for ordinary crooks.

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shak

Oct 18, 2018 09:11pm

later he will be released and no guilty charges, because he will pay for his elease

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