ISLAMABAD, Dec 31: The National Accountability Bureau has registered 160 cases against politicians for their alleged involvement in illegal practices.

According to the NAB’s record, five cases were registered against former prime ministers, 24 against chief ministers, 11 against senators, 53 against National Assembly members, 63 against MPAs and four against other politicians.

Of the cases, 87 were prepared against the politicians of Punjab, 26 against those of Sindh, 21 against those belonging to the NWFP and 26 against Balochistan’s politicians.

The bureau registered 268 cases against bureaucrats, including 94 belonging to Punjab, 65 from Sindh, 50 from the NWFP and 59 from Balochistan.

The number of cases filed against businessmen is 52.

Only eight cases were registered against armed forces personnel.

According to the data, the NAB has filed 526 cases with different courts, of which 301 have been decided and 225 are being tried.

So far, 253 accused have been convicted and 42 have been acquitted.