ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has become a role model for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries in eradication of corruption, Chairman, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Qamar Zaman Chaudhry said on Friday. Chairing a meeting held here to review the latest progress on Bureau’s Awareness and Prevention campaign on “SAY NO TO CORRUPTION,” he said Pakistan is the only country whose Corruption Perception Index (CPI) according to Transparency International Report has decreased from 126 to 116. He said Pakistan has been selected first Chairman of SAARC Anti Corruption Forum.
He said under Awareness and Prevention campaign NAB has been engaging different Governmental, Non-Governmental Organizations, media, civil society and other segments of society. He said as per feedback received from various segments of society “SAY NO TO CORRUPTION” campaign has been very encouraging as print and electronic media gave extensive coverage to highlight this national cause.
Qamar Zaman Chaudhry said corruption is root cause of all evils. NAB would continue its Awareness and Prevention campaign in 2017 to aware people about ill effects of corruption.
