NAB chairman, Wafaqi Mohtasib discuss cooperation

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Jul, 2026) National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lt. Gen. (retd) Nazir Ahmad Butt called on Wafaqi Mohtasib (Federal Ombudsman) Naveed Kamran Baloch at his office, here on Wednesday.

Matters of mutual interest, particularly ways to strengthen cooperation between the two institutions in promoting transparency, accountability and good governance across the country, came under detailed discussion.

During the meeting, the Federal Ombudsman briefed the NAB chairman on the role and functions of his institution, saying it was committed to providing free, speedy and effective redress of public complaints relating to maladministration in federal government departments. He said the institution had resolved more than 250,000 public complaints during 2025 through its nationwide network of regional offices.

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He added that the number of complaints received this year was expected to exceed 270,000 to 275,000, reflecting growing public confidence in the Ombudsman’s complaint redress mechanism.

Naveed Kamran Baloch said the Wafaqi Mohtasib had established itself as a fast, reliable and accessible forum for citizens seeking relief against maladministration.

Chairman NAB Nazir Ahmad Butt appreciated the institution’s performance and observed that there was significant potential for mutually beneficial cooperation between NAB and the Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat in further strengthening transparency, accountability and efficient public service delivery.