Nisar questions process of NAB chief appointment

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Nisar questions process of NAB chief appointment

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Saturday cast his doubts over accountability in the country given the appointment of the National Accountability Bureau chief by the government and opposition.  

"The process of accountability can be transparent only if the judiciary appoints NAB chief," the minister said, questioning that how could accountability be possible, if the chairman was appointed with consensus of the government and opposition.

He said plea the bargain policy of NAB was tantamount to providing way to plunderers.

The minister ruled out the possibility of any deal with Asif Ali Zardari for his return, saying the former president needs not to do so.

"Asif Ali Zardari does not need any deal in today's scenario, nor he has been given any reassurances," he said. "There is no FIR registered against the former president, nor is he wanted in any case."

Nisar further said the raids by paramilitary Rangers in Karachi had nothing to do with the PPP co-chairman's return to the country.

"Moreover, the Rangers have also issued details of the raids in a statement," he noted.

He said the PPP is displeased with him for continuing Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) inquiries.

The minister slammed his critics for leveling a 'bogus' allegation against him that he wishes to become the prime minister.

Speaking with regard to Pervez Musharraf, he said, "No one even urged the government to let Musharraf go abroad, let alone any pressure."