NAB chief appointment: PM Nawaz suggests Justice (r) Ejaz Chaudhry’s name

ISLAMABAD: Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah met with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Saturday to discuss the appointment of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman, however, no consensus was made on the nominations, Geo News reported.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Sharif objected to Justice retired Mian Muhammad Ajmal who was proposed by Shah for the post. The prime minister said that Ajmal was the federal law secretary during the November 3 emergency.

While talking to Geo News, Khursheed Shah said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has suggested the name of Justice (retd) Ejaz Ahmed Chaudhry for the post of NAB chairman, and that they will consider this nomination.

Federal Finance Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar was also present in the meeting.

It may be mentioned that the appointment of NAB chairman requires consultations between the prime minister and opposition leader as per the Constitution.