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MULTAN, Dec 10 (APP):Federal Minister for Housing and Works Riaz Hussain Pirzada said that eliminating corruption required a complete transformation of the governance system, adding that the National Accountability Bureau had managed to regain public confidence in a remarkably short time.
Addressing a special seminar organised by NAB Multan on International Anti-Corruption Day, he criticised past accountability practices, stating that people were previously jailed on a “selective and discretionary basis,” but such misuse had now considerably decreased.
He proposed that young NAB officers be sent abroad for advanced training every six months to strengthen efforts against white-collar crime. He further remarked that if institutions such as the Auditor General’s Office and FIA had been strengthened earlier, the need for NAB might not have arisen.
The seminar also highlighted the role of youth in combating corruption.
NAB Multan Director General stated that more than 40 percent of Pakistan’s population comprised young people, who were the driving force for positive change. He shared that over the past three years, NAB Multan had taken action against more than 60 government officers and recovered over Rs 18 billion, in addition to major recoveries from TDA, CDA, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The event saw participation from teachers, government officials, civil society representatives, thousands of students, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Huzaifa Rehman.
The seminar also emphasised Pakistan’s participation in the UN Convention Against Corruption and the awareness campaigns conducted nationwide with the support of UNODC.
Students presented speeches and presentations on the theme of a corruption-free Pakistan, reflecting strong enthusiasm for transparency and accountability.
At the conclusion, participants took a collective pledge to work towards a corruption-free society, while NAB officials reaffirmed their commitment to integrity and strengthening a culture of fairness for a brighter and more prosperous future.