No new inquiries being held against Chaudhry Shujaat, Pervaiz Elahi; NAB clarifies
- By Web Desk -
- May 07, 2020
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday issued a clarification on the matter of a news circulating in the media with regards to Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, ARY News reported.
In a statement, the anti-graft watchdog said that all information being disseminated on the subject is propagandous and held no truth.
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NAB said that no new inquiries have been initiated against Chaudhry brothers.
The categorical denial from NAB came after news of a possible new investigation being opened against Chaudhry Pervaiz and Shujaat saw light on news and social media.
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