Sheikh Rashid submits application to Chairman NAB

ISLAMABAD: President Awami Muslim League Sheikh Rashid Ahmed submitted an application to Chairman NAB Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal at NAB headquarters here on Wednesday.

The Chairman NAB assured that he would look into his application according to the law.

Sheikh Rashid Ahmed had filed an application in Supreme Court of Pakistan and the court had directed that if he wanted he could approach the relevant forum.

Sheikh Rashid also informed NAB chairman about his complaint that Capt Muhammad Safdar allegedly took Rs 9 billion development funds from Cabinet Division without PC-I.  He also complained that the Finance Department had refused to inquire into it.

Leader of the Opposition had written four letters to Cabinet Division, he said. NAB should see where and how Rs 9 billion were spent and which authority allowed the withdrawal of the huge amount, he added.

The Chairman NAB assured that the complaint would be looked into according to the law and prevailing rules and regulations.