NAB Islamabad, Rawalpindi embrace advanced AI technology

In a groundbreaking move to enhance the efficiency and transparency of its operations, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Islamabad and Rawalpindi chapters have begun integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology into their investigative processes.

This initiative marks a significant leap forward in tackling complex financial crimes.

According to official sources, NAB Islamabad/Rawalpindi has started deploying advanced AI systems to analyse banking records, trace financial transactions, and detect money trails in high-profile financial cases.

With these tools, investigators are now able to identify hidden connections and suspicious transactions with unprecedented speed and accuracy.

As part of this strategic initiative, a NAB team recently visited the National Centre of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) in Islamabad, where they met with Chairman Dr Yasir Ayaz.

The two sides held in-depth discussions on aligning NAB's investigation mechanisms with international best practices, developing AI-based investigative modules, and receiving continued technical support.

Dr Ayaz appreciated NAB's efforts to incorporate modern technology in accountability processes and assured full cooperation.

He stated that NCAI would extend every possible technical assistance to help transform the anti-corruption watchdog into Pakistan's most technologically advanced law enforcement institution.

A NAB spokesperson emphasised that the bureau is committed to recovering public funds and taking decisive action against corrupt elements through the adoption of state-of-the-art tools. The use of AI, the spokesperson noted, is already making investigations faster, more transparent, and result-oriented.

The sources further revealed that the collaboration between NAB and NCAI will pave the way for the development of automated investigation systems capable of proactively identifying and disrupting large-scale financial networks and money laundering operations.