NAB deputy prosecutor general says was targeted in gun attack

E-Paper | May 04, 2026

A deputy prosecutor general of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Sardar Muzaffar Khan, on Friday lodged a complaint with police after he was allegedly targeted by unidentified persons in a gun attack.

According to a first information report (FIR) registered in Islamabad's I-9 police station, the NAB official had come out of his house on Thursday night to see off his brother when he heard gunshots. Khan's sons, aged seven and five, had been accompanying him as well.

Khan said he did not have personal enmities, but added that he was working on several high-profile cases registered at NAB.

He said he fears for his and his family's safety.

He added that he had informed the director general of NAB Rawalpindi about the incident.

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Shakeel Qarar is an Islamabad-based reporter for Dawn News (TV), having been with the organization since 2012. His reporting covers crime, law and order, and security, with a specific focus on the Ministry of Interior and its subordinate agencies. He can be found on X at @Qarar009.

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Rashid

Aug 09, 2019 04:00pm

These NAB officers needs to be given the very best security, they are doing an excellent job in exposing criminals. Long may they NAB.

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Newborn

Aug 09, 2019 04:41pm

And, even if they do the fair thing; they'll still be in danger from the unknown forces.

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Umer

Aug 09, 2019 05:01pm

Scare tactics by pmln and ppp after all else failed

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manga

Aug 09, 2019 05:03pm

Sicilian Mafia.

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Sharmin

Aug 09, 2019 05:09pm

NAB drama, so that they can make more trouble on Pakistan's democracy

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Khan

Aug 09, 2019 05:16pm

Sharifs are only sharif by name not deeds.

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Suraj1971

Aug 09, 2019 05:52pm

The high profile cases are well known!! Better tighten your security rather blaming Unknowns..

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Shib

Aug 09, 2019 06:01pm

@Khan, sure beyond any doubts..They are in fact Mafias..

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WayToGo

Aug 09, 2019 06:15pm

Block buster!!!

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WayToGo

Aug 09, 2019 06:15pm

@manga, Or they own!!!

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Danish

Aug 09, 2019 06:23pm

Gov must assigned commando unit to protect NAB officers and provide them armoured car and high security houses in red zone area so they can work with out fear .

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Liman Gashkori

Aug 09, 2019 06:37pm

.... The Mafia shows its ugly face.

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Ziarat khan

Aug 09, 2019 06:39pm

Now who are targeting these souls??????

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SkyHawk

Aug 09, 2019 08:12pm

Corrupt Nawaz legaue Mafia is trying hard to stop the accountability process but this is Naya Pakistan. You will have to return the looted national wealth of Pakistan and you will find no place to hide .

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Md Mostafizur Rahman

Aug 09, 2019 09:12pm

It was corrupt politician

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Ash

Aug 09, 2019 09:19pm

Suppose PMLN will claim IK organised it to tarnish their image.

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Iqbal Hadi Zaidi

Aug 09, 2019 09:58pm

Very simple to understand without using mind. Why and NAB officer is attacked when in the city there must be 4000 officers and not just this officer but none is attacked but him only? Secondly his nature of official duty is investigate which natural annoys others so he becomes a target. Next question as to who could be interested to attack NAB Officer is to be answered by you and not me. So now I testing you to be honest. Be courageous and come back personifying as to who is behind the attack. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi

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Khalid Ikram

Aug 09, 2019 10:31pm

The name of NAB needs to be changed to PAB (Political Accountability Bureau).

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M. Saeed

Aug 09, 2019 10:38pm

Such attack attempts that remain harmless, are always doubtful.

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Aug 09, 2019 11:23pm

NAB employees who are fearful should resign or be relieved from employment

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Aslam

Aug 10, 2019 03:22am

@Rashid, NAB has no responsibility to expose any one but they have the responsibility to present evidences in the court and fight the case well but in reality NAB is failing in the courts and innocent people are suffering.

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Iqbal Hadi Zaidi

Aug 10, 2019 08:02am

Very simple to understand even without using mind. Why and NAB officer is only attacked when in the city there must be 4000 officers and not just this officer but yet none is attacked but him only? Secondly his nature of official duty is to investigate which natural annoys others so he becomes a target. Next question as to who could be interested to attack NAB Officer is to be answered by you and not me. So now I am testing your acumen if not annoying to be honest to be honest to you. Be courageous and come back personifying as to who is behind the attack. I will comment further but only after you enlighten me as I have requested for. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi

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