Corruption References
Filing of corruption references by the NAB and submission of the list of 150
mega corruption cases to the SCP has tolled a serious alarm bell for some of
the highly placed political leaders both in power as well as opposition. Some
are reported to have fled to safer heavens abroad and others are
trying their best to escape the noose that might be tightening around their
necks soon. Speaker NA has reservations about the unbiased working of the NAB
and has even hinted of a reference that could be brought against its Chairman.
The Minister of Information is of the opinion that all such corruption cases
were made during Gen. Pervez Musharraf period, thus trying to play them down to
be politically motivated. However, it is a common knowledge that such
cases could only be brought to light by a non-political government as the
politically elected governments, particularly the coalition governments
have lots of other considerations and compromises to ta! ke care of. The
million – ooooops – the billion dollar now, questions remains whether the cases
are genuine or fake? That shall only be decided by our firm, fair and
impartial courts. Till then let’s wait and see.
Col. Riaz Jafri (Retd)
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