NAB arrests JUI-F leader Moosa Khan in Peshawar

By Muhammad YaseenPublished On 05 Jan 2023

PESHAWAR: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has arrested Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Moosa Khan in Peshawar.

Moosa Khan was taken into custody by the NAB from Matni, yesterday. Sources privy to the development said that the JUI-F stalwart would be presented before an accountability court for his remand.

Khan is member of JUI-F’s central council and Ameer of Tehsil Paharpur.

On September 22, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has summoned Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on October 1 in assets beyond means case, said sources.

According to sources, the accountability watchdog has initiated an inquiry against JUI-F chief in assets beyond means case.

The sources within NAB said that Maulana Fazlur Rehman had been directed to appear before the NAB officials at its Hayatabad office.It is pertinent to mention here that Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal on September 18 said that they have no association with any political party, group or an individual and they strictly believe in the policy of accountability for all.