Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting the professional independence of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and its mission to safeguard national resources. He expressed this commitment during a meeting with the Chairman of NAB, Lieutenant General (R) Nazir Ahmed, who called on him in Islamabad.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister formally reviewed NAB's performance and commended its transformation into a technology-driven institution. He applauded the integration of modern technologies, including AI-assisted investigations, and praised NAB's e-office framework, which aligns with the government's broader objectives of austerity and transparency. Additionally, Shehbaz Sharif appreciated NAB's focus on public service.

On the occasion, the Chairman briefed the Prime Minister that the National Accountability Bureau recovered 6.213 trillion rupees last year, marking a record achievement. He also informed the Prime Minister about the recovery of 2.98 million acres of state and forest land, valued at approximately 5.99 trillion rupees. The Chairman further stated that 180 billion rupees had been returned to 115,587 victims of fake and fraudulent housing and investment schemes, a national service that helped restore the trust of the common citizen.

Nazir Ahmed highlighted that NAB's "Khuli Katcheri" and "Central Complaint Cell" have successfully bridged the gap between the state and its citizens, ensuring that the Bureau serves as a forum for grievance redressal rather than intimidation. During the meeting, the Chairman presented NAB's Annual Report for the year 2025. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was also present on this occasion.