NAB regional offices send 4 references against Sharif family, Dar to HQ

RAWALPINDI/LAHORE: Two National Accountability Bureau (NAB) regional offices forwarded four references against the Sharif family and Ishaq Dar to the NAB headquarters on Friday for final review and filing before the accountability courts after approval of the executive board.

According to sources, meetings were held at the NAB Lahore and NAB Rawalpindi offices under their respective Director Generals after which NAB Lahore forwarded two references to the headquarters; one against the ownership of Avenfield apartments recommending seizure of Sharif family properties and freezing of bank accounts.

The second reference forwarded by NAB Lahore is against Ishaq Dar for owning assets beyond his means.

Meanwhile, it has also been learnt that NAB Lahore had recommended including names of the Sharif family members and Ishaq Dar on the Exit Control List (ECL), however no action on the recommendation was taken by the NAB chairman, Geo News reported.

On the other hand, NAB’s Rawalpindi regional office has also forwarded two references

Meanwhile, NAB Rawalpindi has also forwarded two references to the headquarters; the first one against the purchase of the Azizia Steel Mills and a second one against the various industrial assets owned by the Sharif family including the Hill Metal Establishment.

Sources claim that NAB’ regional offices have recommended seizing all Sharif family assets and freezing their bank accounts of Nawaz Sharif, Hamza, Hussain and Maryam Nawaz, further adding that recommendations to include Sharif family members in the ECL were sent over a fortnight ago – but no action was taken.

Geo News reported that the matter will now lies before the NAB HQ, which will review and will file the references before the accountability court after approval of the NAB executive board. 

Sources added that the NAB executive board meeting will be called after Eid-ul-Azha and will be presided over the NAB chairman.

The meeting is expected to discuss recommendations sent by the Rawalpindi and Lahore offices of the accountability bureau.