LEGAL
The federal government has officially extended the tenure of Lt. Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmed as Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for an additional three years. According to the notification, he will continue to lead the anti-corruption watchdog even after the conclusion of his current term.
The decision comes in recognition of the ongoing operations of NAB under his leadership and the performance of the institution in carrying out its mandate. Lt. Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmed has overseen multiple high-profile accountability initiatives, and the government’s extension is seen as a move to maintain continuity in the organization’s functioning.
With this extension, NAB is expected to continue its anti-corruption operations under the same leadership, reinforcing its role in promoting accountability and transparency across various sectors.