EVALUATING THE ROLE OF NAB IN COMBATTING CORRUPTION: IMPLICATIONS FOR PAKISTAN'S ECONOMIC SYSTEM

Abstract

This research paper considers the role of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in fighting corruption and its effects on the economic impacts of Pakistan. NAB has had some success   since its creation in 1999 with the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO) in prosecuting some high power public officials and recovering some assets. This study utilizes qualitative case study methodology in examining the organizational adjustment, as well as the achievements and disappointments of NAB as reaction to the overall governance and economic condition of Pakistan. Policy documentation and literature ascertain that NAB has prioritizing institutionalization while ignoring addressing the core systemic institutional gaps and weaknesses. Literature consequently document the socio-economic ramifications of corruption in terms of economic losses, poorly allocated investments, and public distrust. This research offers suggestions to widen NAB’s range, operational efficacy, and public connection as integration to the economic recovery of Pakistan. Improvements also focus on the socio-economic ramifications of corruption.