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NAB Cases

Strategic Defense Before the National Accountability Bureau

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is Pakistan's premier anti-corruption watchdog, operating under the National Accountability Ordinance 1999. NAB's jurisdiction extends to a wide range of offenses including corruption, corruption practices, misuse of authority, illegal gratification, and assets beyond known sources of income. Facing a NAB inquiry or investigation is a serious matter that requires experienced legal representation from the outset.

At Ayesha Khalid Law Associates, we have extensive experience defending clients in NAB cases at every stage — from the initial complaint verification and call-up notices, through the investigation phase and filing of the reference, to trial before the Accountability Courts and appeals before the High Courts and Supreme Court. We understand NAB's procedures, tactics, and the strategic considerations that apply at each stage of the process.

Our team scrutinises every aspect of the NAB case: the legality of the arrest, the admissibility of evidence, the validity of the allegations under the NAO 1999, and the procedural compliance by the investigating officers. Whether you are a public servant, a private individual, or a corporate entity facing NAB proceedings, we provide the determined, knowledgeable defense that these high-stakes cases demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

A NAB call-up notice is issued to a person whose conduct is being inquired into. It requires your appearance before the Investigating Officer. You should consult a lawyer immediately upon receiving such a notice and should not appear without legal counsel.
Under Section 18 of the NAO 1999, NAB has the power to arrest without a warrant if there is reasonable suspicion of commission of an offense. However, the arrest must be in compliance with constitutional safeguards and the requirements of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Punishments under the NAO 1999 include imprisonment (up to 14 years for certain offenses), fines, and forfeiture of assets. The court also has the power to order restitution of the illegally obtained assets to the affected party or the government.

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