rki.news | Source: PID Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Oct. 19 (PID) – Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) recovered state assets worth Rs. 9.18 trillion during the third quarter of 2026, marking a 169 percent increase compared with the combined recoveries of Rs. 5.41 trillion in the first two quarters.
The bureau said total recoveries of state lands and other assets reached Rs. 14.6 trillion during 2026 up to September.
Six joint task forces established by NAB and Pakistan Railways at regional bureaus helped recover railway land measuring 235,622 kanals, equivalent to 29,453 acres, valued at Rs. 6.78 trillion.
NAB also recovered 866,299 acres of land belonging to provincial departments, including forest, revenue and highways departments, valued at Rs. 2.395 trillion.
Regional recoveries included railway and provincial lands in Sindh and Punjab, while NAB Balochistan recovered 811,967 acres of forest land valued at Rs. 1.71 trillion.
During the quarter, NAB disbursed Rs. 908.42 million to 4,280 affected people through bank transfers. The bureau also signed two memorandums of understanding with state institutions to strengthen anti-corruption efforts and institutional capacity.
NAB has introduced an artificial intelligence-based investigation system called “NAB EYE” to reduce human error and accelerate investigations. The Pakistan Anti-Corruption Academy also conducted specialised training programmes.
The bureau said it recovered Rs. 26.1 trillion between March 2023 and September 2026 and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting state resources, strengthening accountability and combating corruption.
NAB Recovers Rs. 9.18 Trillion in State Assets
