NAB summons Azam Swati in funds inquiry
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chapter has issued a formal call-up notice to senior politician Mohammad Azam Khan Swati in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged illegal withdrawal and misuse of government funds.
The inquiry launched under Sections 18(c) and 19 of the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO), 1999, centers on financial irregularities involving officials of the District Accounts Office in Kohistan and associated entities. The case pertains to government funds listed under MES 323205.
According to the notice, NAB received a complaint suggesting that Swati may possess crucial financial documents relevant to the case. He has been directed to appear before the Combined Inquiry Team (CIT-I), Investigation Wing-I, at NAB's regional office in Phase-V, Hayatabad, Peshawar.
Swati has been asked to present himself on June 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM, along with complete records of all payments received from M/s Kohistan Associate and Builders during the year 2024.
"In light of the nature of the allegations, prima facie it has been observed that you are in custody of important records relevant to the case," the notice reads, emphasizing that the documentation is essential for a fair and thorough inquiry.
The notice also cautions that failure to comply may result in coercive action under the relevant provisions of the NAO, 1999.
The call-up notice was signed by Muhammad Kamran, Deputy Director (Coordination), on behalf of the Director, Investigation Wing-I.
This development comes amid heightened scrutiny of alleged public fund misappropriations in various districts across K-P, as NAB steps up its crackdown on both current and former government officials.
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NAB summons Azam Swati in funds inquiry
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chapter has issued a formal call-up notice to senior politician Mohammad Azam Khan Swati in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged illegal withdrawal and misuse of government funds. The inquiry launched under Sections 18(c) and 19 of the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO), 1999, centers on financial irregularities involving officials of the District Accounts Office in Kohistan and associated entities. The case pertains to government funds listed under MES 323205. According to the notice, NAB received a complaint suggesting that Swati may possess crucial financial documents relevant to the case. He has been directed to appear before the Combined Inquiry Team (CIT-I), Investigation Wing-I, at NAB's regional office in Phase-V, Hayatabad, Peshawar. Swati has been asked to present himself on June 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM, along with complete records of all payments received from M/s Kohistan Associate and Builders during the year 2024. "In light of the nature of the allegations, prima facie it has been observed that you are in custody of important records relevant to the case," the notice reads, emphasizing that the documentation is essential for a fair and thorough inquiry. The notice also cautions that failure to comply may result in coercive action under the relevant provisions of the NAO, 1999. The call-up notice was signed by Muhammad Kamran, Deputy Director (Coordination), on behalf of the Director, Investigation Wing-I. This development comes amid heightened scrutiny of alleged public fund misappropriations in various districts across K-P, as NAB steps up its crackdown on both current and former government officials.
