ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Yusuf Raza Gilani has said efforts to eliminate corruption and strengthen transparency are aligned with the global agenda, particularly the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals which underscore the importance of strong institutions and reduced corruption for sustainable development.
He expressed these views during a meeting with Chairman NAB Lt Gen (R) Nazir Ahmed, at his chamber in the Parliament House here on Thursday. Nazir presented the NAB Annual Report 2025 to Gilani. Highlighting the pivotal role of the National Accountability Bureau, the chairman Senate appreciated its contribution towards promoting good governance and national prosperity. He acknowledged with profound appreciation the bureau’s relentless efforts in combating corruption and upholding transparency and accountability across all sectors of Pakistan.
He remarked: “Throughout my journey, from serving as prime minister to NA speaker and now as chairman Senate, I have consistently championed the ideals of transparency and accountability.” He emphasised that “these are not merely administrative concepts but, in fact, the two main pillars upon which good governance stands”.
Referring to the NAB Annual Report, he termed it an exceptionally significant document that provides valuable insights into the bureau’s performance and strategic direction. The chairman Senate expressed particular appreciation for the historic recovery of over Rs6 trillion, marking the highest annual recovery since the bureau’s inception in 1999.
