Commerce Desk
Islamabad: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) held the first meeting of its Committee on Shielding Investors from Harassment and Providing Full Institutional Support for Economic Progress at NAB Headquarters in Islamabad. The aim was to discuss ways to create a business-friendly environment, protect investors and promote sustainable growth.
NAB was represented by Deputy Chairman Syed Ehtesham Qadir Shah, Prosecutor General Accountability Sohail Nasir and Chief of Staff Mohammad Bilal Riaz Burki. Business representatives included ICCI President Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia, who is the committee’s focal person, Karachi Chamber President Talat Mehmood, Khyber Chamber President Syed Jawad Hussain Kazmi, Lahore Chamber Secretary General Shahid Khalil and PPMA’s Arshad Mehmood.
Participants discussed problems businesses face in dealing with government departments and explored institutional steps to remove unnecessary hurdles, ensure transparency and support legitimate investors. They stressed the need for a coordinated mechanism to handle business complaints and build investor confidence.
Mr. Zia said investors should be treated as partners in national development, not subjected to procedural complications, undue scrutiny or harassment. He called for a transparent, predictable regulatory environment and stronger coordination among NAB, government departments and business bodies, while keeping accountability focused on corruption and deliberate violations of law.
All sides agreed to strengthen institutional cooperation and develop practical measures to facilitate legitimate businesses.
