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ISLAMABAD, Dec 10 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Wednesday said that corruption has become a serious social evil in the society and collective national efforts are required to eliminate it.
Participated in the Anti-Corruption Awareness Walk 2025 organized by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) at the Sports Complex here, he said that NAB has transformed from a tool of political victimization into a performance-driven institution.
The walk was attended by federal ministers, Members of the National Assembly, senior officials and renowned personalities.
He said that the Bureau has successfully regained its dignity and credibility through internal reforms and improved accountability mechanisms.
Ayaz Sadiq said that the National Assembly has now become an active partner of NAB in the fight against corruption, and internal accountability processes have already been initiated within the Parliament.
He appreciated NAB’s efforts in ensuring efficiency, transparency and strengthened action against corruption.
Commending NAB on its recent achievements, Ayaz Sadiq paid tribute to the Bureau for recovering Rs. 40 billion.
He said that NAB has now evolved into a facilitation-oriented institution for the business community, enabling smoother economic activities and restoring public trust.
Chairman NAB Lieutenant General (R) Nazir Ahmed thanked the Speaker for gracing the event.
He highlighted that combating corruption is a shared national responsibility and stressed the need for societal unity in this cause.
The Chairman said that NAB’s achievements speak for themselves. The Bureau has provided relief to more than 121,000 affected citizens in the past two and a half years, and has successfully implemented an AI-based accountability regime to enhance transparency and efficiency.
Ayaz Sadiq also appreciated the efforts of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz against land mafia and called such steps vital for protecting citizens’ rights and ensuring good governance.