STAFF REPORTER
ISLAMABAD Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal, Chairman of National Accountability Bureau on Monday said that the references against corruption in the Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit and the Malam Jabba Ski Resort were were almost ready. A d – dressing an International Anti-Corruption day ceremony here, he said that the winds had started blowing from a different direction, and people would be able to observe the differences arising as a result of this in the coming weeks. The ceremony was also attended by President Arif Alvi and Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser. According to reports, senior members of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf are behind the two corruption scandals referenced by the NAB chief. “We cannot claim to eliminate corruption completely from the country, nor is this only the responsibility of NAB,” Justice Javed Iqbal said, adding that every Pakistani had to play a role in the campaign against corruption. He claimed that NAB was progressing well towards its destination. “Those who looted the country are either behind bars or have left the country,” he claimed. He said people asked him often why NAB had not been taking action on BRT. “Let me make it very clear that action will be taken as soon as the stay order is vacated.” Responding to allegations that NAB is “in alliance” with the government, he clarified that NAB respects all the politicians and bureaucrats. “We are not working on someone’s directions and not taking political revenge on someone’s behalf,” he said. Javed Iqbal also urged ministers to avoid giving their predictions on ongoing investigations and cases. “Sometimes ministers give such statements. But how will their vote bank be secured
