IMF sets NAB chief terms

IMF sets NAB chief terms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has imposed a new condition to ensure integrity and transparency in the appointment of the chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), making it binding to appoint the head by a commission that must have representation of opposition parties. Government sources told The Express Tribune that Pakistan has assured the IMF it would ensure NAB's autonomy and transparency through a robust selection proces…

IMF tells Pakistan to ‘do more’ on NAB reforms

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to do more in terms of reforms in the process of appointing the chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), linking future disbursements to greater transparency and inclusivity in governance. Media report cited lender’s latest conditions saying that the NAB chief must be selected through a commission that includes representatives from opposition parties, the judiciary,…