NAB reference
نیب ریفرنس
Anti-terrorism and accountability
A NAB reference is the formal case that the National Accountability Bureau files in an Accountability Court against a person accused of corruption.
What does NAB reference mean in plain words?
A court under the Ordinance can take cognizance of an offence only on a reference made by the Chairman NAB or an officer he authorises. The Chairman NAB may inquire into and investigate a suspected offence first. The case is tried in the Accountability Court, which is required to dispose of it within one year. The Ordinance does not apply to matters of taxation.
When will I hear NAB reference?
A NAB reference was filed against the former official for assets beyond means.
Which law covers NAB reference?
Sections 4, 9, 16, 18 and 22, National Accountability Ordinance 1999