By Imtiaz Hussain
SUKKUR: François Valérian, Chair of Transparency International, held a high-level meeting with Lt Gen (Retd) Nazir Ahmed, Chairman of Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB), in Islamabad to discuss strengthening cooperation on transparency, accountability, and good governance.
The talks highlighted the shared recognition of corruption as a global challenge that requires coordinated and sustained action across institutions and borders. During the meeting, NAB’s chairman provided an overview of ongoing institutional reforms, detailing efforts to digitize systems, adopt artificial intelligence, and shift toward a results-based operational model aimed at improving efficiency and accountability.
Chairman NAB emphasized that these initiatives were designed to align NAB’s practices with international standards and enhance the bureau’s ability to combat corruption effectively. Valérian welcomed the reforms and expressed appreciation for NAB’s commitment to international best practices.
Both sides agreed to continue constructive engagement, including initiatives for data sharing, capacity building, and institutional strengthening, with a focus on supporting NAB’s reform processes and promoting greater transparency in governance. The discussions were attended by senior representatives of Transparency International Pakistan, including Executive Director Kashif Ali, Chairman Justice Zia Perwez (Retd), and Trustee and Legal Advisor Advocate Daniyal Muzaffar.
Observers noted that the meeting underscored Pakistan’s growing openness to international collaboration in governance and anti-corruption efforts, reflecting a pragmatic approach to institutional reform and global standards. The engagement was seen as a reaffirmation of Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its accountability framework, while also positioning NAB as an institution increasingly aligned with international norms in combating financial irregularities and promoting good governance.
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