Chairman NAB Javed Iqbal has said the anti graft organization is committed to eradicate corruption with absolute professionalism, transparency and on merit with iron hands.

He was chairing a meeting at NAB headquarters in Islamabad today [Friday].

He noted that corruption is mother of all evils which undermines development and is one of the major hurdles in the way of prosperity and progress of the country. He said since its inception, NAB has recovered 303 billion rupees which is record achievement.

He said that NAB’s main focus is on mega corruption cases including money laundering and embezzelement of state funds.

Javed Iqbal said that NAB has filed 590 corruption references during the last 16 months. The Chairman NAB directed all DGs to conduct complaint verification, inquiries and investigations on the basis of solid evidence in accordance with law and ensure self respect of every person.