National Accountability Bureau (NAB)

Role and Initiatives in Controlling White Collar Crimes

The latest episode of Ranra (light) discussed NAB’s role and initiatives in eradicating white collar crimes and strengthening the rule of law.

Key points of discussion were corruption, white collar crimes, the significance of local and national institutions in controlling corruption and white collar crimes, corruption as a social evil and different mechanisms of other countries in dealing with corruption.

Moreover, the program also discussed the role of public and their rights and responsibilities in eliminating this social evil from society.

Mia Muhammad Waqar, Additional Director Investigation, NAB, Peshawar, was the studio guest in the show.

Mr. Waqar said: “NAB’s role is vital but unless public support is not at full zeal, NAB alone can’t abolish corruption from the country. NAB ordinance 2017 includes plea bargain and voluntary return options for those, who are willing to return the money.”

A radio report was made part of the program. The report highlighted an event to sensitize the public about white collar crimes in district Kohat and their role in getting rid of it.

About Sabawoon:

Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). It is designed to highlight the local issues and promote the fundamental governance values, such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry. The show airs Monday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 KHZ from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM. On Monday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with an input from government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da Simay Jaaj gives an overview of the top stories from KP and FATA regions. Jwandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for, youth, students and women. Socio-cultural affairs are discussed in Ranra on Thursday.