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GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN

NATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY BUREAU

ATA TURK AVENUE, G-5/2 ISLAMABAD

No. 2(13)/OW-ICW/NAB/2005/555-56

24 April, 2017

To

Mr. Jawad Ali,

First Secretary,

Embassy of Pakistan, Vienna

Hofzeile 13, A-1190 Vienna (Austria).

Subject: UNCAC Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Prevention of

Corruption (21-23 August 2017, Vienna).

Reference: Parep Vienna Fax Message No. 4-9/2016 dated 24 February, 2017 on the subject

noted above.

Appropriate information / inputs solicited by Parep Vienna vide above referred letter regarding subject matter is partially appended below on the topics as mentioned at points (a) & (b) respectively:-

(a) Education in schools and universities on anti-corruption efforts (article 13, para 1(c)

of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). Corruption is a great evil that has spread its poison in almost every country around the world. It is the major cause and a result of poverty around the world. Corruption occurs at all levels in society. The menace of corruption is embedded in multitude of vices and challenges. Corruption is a transitional phenomenon which affects societies and economies, and resulting in international co-operations essential to prevent and combat this menace. The campaign against corruption is one in which all have a direct and important stake. Corruption retards the pace of development and impedes developmental activities. The process of Accountability is essential for economic growth through integrated efforts of all stakeholders, including the anti-corruption agencies, civil society and media. Our society must be transformed from the current mindset of accepting corruption as a way of life to total rejection and zero tolerance. If a country wants to achieve sustained socio-economic development with healthy foreign investment, corruption must be eliminated at all costs through a holistic approach of awareness, prevention and enforcement. Beside enforcement, NAB under the mandate of section 33C of National Accountability Ordinance (NAO) 1999 carries out awareness and prevention activities against corruption. Special focus is being given to Awareness and Prevention activities to educate the people at large about the ill effects of corruption. Youth is the destiny of Pakistan and NAB is emphasizing on youth. Character Building Societies (CBS) are being set up in educational institutions across the country to build an effective edifice against corruption. Different lectures at Universities and Colleges levels throughout country have been organized for cre ating awareness among youth as they are the future of Pakistan. MOU’s are being signed with different organization to curb this menace. Awareness Activities

Under the mandate of Section 33 (C) of NAO 1999, Awareness and Prevention Division has intensified the efforts of spreading the message “Say NO to Corruption”. Salient awareness activities are given below:-

a. Issuance of Postal Stamp of NAB with the message “Say No to Corruption”.

b. “Say No to Corruption” message: i. On the Driving License through Inspector General of Police, KPK, Sindh,

Balochistan, Punjab Provinces and IG (Gilgit Baltistan) ii. Electricity Bills through Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO). iii. Telephone Bills through Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited

(PTCL) and National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC). iv. Gas Bills through Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL). v. On the Tender notice and letter heads of National Highway Authority (NHA). vi. On the Envelope & Postal Stamp vii. On the Railway Tickets viii. Computerized National Identity Cards carrier paper through National

Database and Registration Authority (NADRA).

c. Flash of “Say No to Corruption” message on Cinema screens after the National Anthem.

d. Flash of “Say No to Corruption” message on screens of all Airports of Pakistan.

e. “Say No to Corruption” awareness walk led by the Honorable President of Pakistan in Aiwan-i-Sadr.

f. Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Higher Education Commission (HEC) to create awareness against corruption amongst the youth / students of Pakistan.

g. Interview of DG (A&P) on different TV Channels for spreading the message “Say NO to Corruption” and creating awareness amongst the women and children against the ill-effects of corruption.

h. Arranged a roundtable in collaboration with Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) in Serena Hotel Islamabad. Chairman NAB graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

i. Spread the anti-corruption messages through SMS in collaboration with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).

j. Composed a song with the lyrics “Say NO to Corruption” through Pakistan Television (PTV) and aired the same.

k. Publishing anti-corruption advertisement in daily “Dawn” free of cost on quarterly basis.

l. An event “Say No to Corruption – A National Dialogue to promote Good Governance and Economic Development in Pakistan” was organized in Islamabad. The Honorable President of Pakistan graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

m. Displayed of banners and distributed pamphlets with the message “Say No to Corruption”.

n. Picture of Pakistan Cricket Team carrying the banner with the message “Say No to Corruption”. The said banners were displayed in prominent places of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

o. Picture of Pakistan Hockey Team carrying the banner with the message “Say No to Corruption”.

p. Printing of message ‘Say No to Corruption” on front page of newspapers of Gilgit Baltistan (GB), Balochistan and Pakistan Observer.

q. Prepared Coloring Books for children on anti-corruption theme through National College of Arts (NCA) Lahore.

r. Flashing the message “Say NO to Corruption” on Automated Teller Machine (ATM) screens of all banks in Pakistan through State Bank of Pakistan.

s. Coordination with different international organizations for the sponsorship of NABs awareness campaign.

t. Spreading the message “Say NO to Corruption” through National Highway and Motorway Police by displaying banners, distribution of pamphlets and also by flashing on screen at toll plazas of Motorways and Highways.

u. Prepared Coloring Books for Secondary Level on Anti-corruption theme through National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore.

v. Story Book “Gogi Says NO to Corruption” has been published in collaboration with Asian Development Bank. The same has been distributed in different educational institutions for making our future generation aware about the ill-effects of corruption.

w. Coordinated with different international organizations for the sponsorship of NABs awareness campaign.

x. Conducted awareness activities against corruption in Schools and colleges.

y. Prepared proposed measures for eradication of corruption in federal government departments and submitted the report to Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice.

z. A Seminar “Say NO to Corruption for Economic Growth & Prosperous Pakistan” was organized at Aiwan-i-Sadr on 9th December, 2016. The honorable President Islamic Republic of Pakistan graced the occasion as a Chief Guest. The event was attended by Federal Ministers, Diplomats, Federal Secretaries, Officers of NAB and other departments.

aa. Lectures by Director General (A&P) in various Educational Institutions & Govt. Departments on the “Role of Youth and Women (Future Mothers / Wives) in Prevention of Corruption”.

bb. Colouring Book for Primary level students is prepared in collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The same has been distributed in educational schools.

cc. DG (A&P) attended a presentation of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Programme (2016 - 2019) on 23rd February, 2017. The presentation focused on the Country Programme (2016-2019), which is to provide technical assistance to the Government of Pakistan in areas related to illicit trafficking and border management, criminal justice systems and legal reforms and drug demand reduction prevention and treatment, with an overall aim for improving Rule of Law, Governance and public Health.

dd. Coordinated with Ms. Chiho Ohashi of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) regarding printing of 2000 colouring books for secondary level students. Mr. Rauf of JICA has informed that colouring books for secondary level are under printing and the same will be provided to NAB accordingly.

ee. Secretary Transport, Govt of KPK has agreed to request for spread the message “Say No to Corruption” through:-

i. Writing the message “Say No to Corruption” on Buses, Wagons, Rickshaws and Chinkchi Rickshaws.

ii. Displaying of banners carrying message “Say No to Corruption” at public transport bus stands (larri adda). iii. Printing of messages on Trucks

ff. President, Daewoo Pakistan Express Service, Lahore has agreed to proposal for

spreading the message “Say No to Corruption” through:- i. Displaying of banners carrying message “Say No to Corruption” at all

terminals of Daewoo Bus Service.

ii. Announcement of message “Say No to Corruption” in the buses during travelling.

iii. Printing of message “Say No to Corruption” on passenger tickets. iv. Display of message “Say No to Corruption on TV screens in the Daewoo

Buses.

gg. Secretary Transport, Govt of Sindh Karachi has agreed to spread the message “Say No to Corruption” through:-

i. Writing the message “Say No to Corruption” on Buses, Wagons, Rickshaws and Chinkchi Rickshaws.

ii. Displaying of banners carrying message “Say No to Corruption” at public transport bus stands (larri adda).

iii. Printing of messages on Trucks

hh. Secretary Transport, Lahore has agreed to our request to spread the message “Say

No to Corruption” through:- i. Writing the message “Say No to Corruption” on Buses, Wagons, Rickshaws

and Chinkchi Rickshaws. ii. Displaying of banners carrying message “Say No to Corruption” at public

transport bus stands (larri adda). iii. Printing of messages on Trucks

ii. Numerous meetings are being held to revise the National Curriculum 2006 and

incorporate new thematic areas pertaining to Environment, Integrity (Say NO to Corruption), Disaster management, Risk Reduction, Peace & Tolerance, Human Rights and Child Development. The envisaged curriculum will focus on quality as it gives the direction to education while adding cross cut themes to give important messages to the students, which in turn would support in character building of students. The cross cut themes are divided into four broad categories, Ethics, Citizenship, Safety & Security and care for self & environment.

jj. Organized Seminars in collaboration with different organizations and educational institutions:-

• Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)

• Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)

• National Highway Authority (NHA)

• Pakistan Post

• Universities.

• International Islamic University (IIU)

• Quaid e Azam University (QAU)

• Higher Education Commission (HEC)

kk. Efforts carried out for implementation of New Initiatives / proposals with:

ll. Chief Executive Officer Ala Chemicals, Karachi has been requested to spread the message “Say No to Corruption” on the packaging of Toothpaste and Tooth Cleaning Powder.

mm. Chief Executive Officer Colgate - Palmolive Pakistan Limited, Karachi has been requested to spread the message “Say No to Corruption” on the packaging of Soaps, Shampoos, Toothpaste and Detergent.

nn. Chief Executive Officer, GlaxoSmith Kline, Karachi with the request to spread the message “Say No to Corruption” on the packaging of Toothpaste.

oo. Chief Executive Officer Meidcam House, Karachi with the request to spread the message “Say No to Corruption” on the packaging of Soaps and Toothpaste.

pp. Country Manager, Procter & Gamble Pakistan, Karachi with the request to spread the message “Say No to Corruption” on the packaging of Soaps, Shampoos bottles and Detergents.

qq. Chief Executive Officer, Unilever Pakistan Limited, Karachi with the request to spread the message “Say No to Corruption” on the packaging of Soaps, Shampoos bottles, Toothpaste tubes and Detergents.

rr. Sufi, Chief Executive Officer, Lahore with the request to spread the message “Say No to Corruption” on the packaging of Soaps and Detergents.

ss. Chairman PTA with the request to spread the anti-corruption message “Say No to Corruption” on the mobile phones subscribers twice a month through various cellular companies.

tt. Secretary M/o Federal Education and Professional Training with the request to organize events focusing on anti-corruption themes once a month in all schools, colleges, universities under their jurisdiction.

uu. Director General, Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), with the request to organize events focusing on anti-corruption themes once a month in all schools, colleges, universities under their jurisdiction.

vv. Chairman CDA with a request to spread the message “Say No to Corruption” by printing on Water Bills under their jurisdiction.

Prevention: NAB through its Prevention Regime has given a new impetus to fight against corruption by raising the level of accountability and transparency among public sector organizations. It has been observed that the effective support for communities and local populations to demand an end to corruption relies on two components of a multi-pronged approach. The first component is to put in place the institutions, processes and laws to review and eradicate the corruption. This is commonly identified as the ‘supply-side’ method. NAB is empowered under Section 33C to study the rules, laws etc of the public institutions and suggest changes in them to curb corruption. Section 33C: “The Chairman NAB shall from time to time as he deems fit, constitute committees comprising officers of NAB or other persons or organizations from private or public sectors to:

a) Educate and advise public authorities, holders of public office and community at large on measures to combat corruption and corrupt practices:

b) Develop, arrange, supervise, participate in or conduct educational programs or media campaigns, and generally to disseminate information on the detrimental effects of corruption and corrupt practices and importance of maintaining the integrity of public administration:

c) Examine the laws in force, and also rules and regulations relating to the practice and procedures of various ministries, departments of Federal Government or Provincial Government, statutory or other public corporations or bodies, and the conduct of holder of public office and to recommend amendments in laws, rules or regulations, as the case may be, in order to eliminate corruption and corrupt practices:

d) Instruct, advise and assist any statutory and other public corporation or bodies or upon request, any organization in the private and public sector on measures for the reduction and elimination of corruption and corrupt practices: and

e) Monitor the implementation of the instructions and advice as aforesaid and to assess and evaluate the success or otherwise of such instructions and advice on the reduction and elimination of corruption and corrupt practices.”

NAB has constituted Prevention Committees on several public sector institutions for analyzing the systems and recommending reformation in the laws, rules and procedures for elimination corruption. Details of Prevention Committees are given below: PREVENTION COMMITTEES AT HQ LEVEL (FINALIZED)

Sr. No: Date of Authorization Date of Completion Present Position

1.

Prevention Committee on Tax Evasion

12-02-2015 16-04-2015 Finalized its recommendations and forwarded to concerned quarters

2.

Prevention Committee on Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA)


3.

Prevention Committee for Reformation of Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination and attached / subordinate offices

Further divided into 9 x sub committees out of which following 8 x sub committees have finalized their recommendations and forwarded to quarter concerned for implementation.

(i)

Sub Committee No:01 – Reformation in Pharmaceutical Evaluations and Registration Division (DRAP)


(ii)

Sub Committee No:02 – Reformation in Costing and Pricing Division (DRAP)


(iii)

Sub Committee No:03 – Reformation in Drug Licensing, Quality, Assurance, Laboratory Testing and Pharmacy Services Division (DRAP)


(iv)

Sub Committee No:04 – Health & OTC Products / Medical Devices / Medicated Cosmetics (DRAP)


(v)

Sub Committee No:05 on National Institute of Health (NIH)


(vi)

Sub Committee No:06 – Guidelines for Procurement of Syringes and Vaccines


(vii)

Sub Committee No:07 on Tibb & Homeopathy


(viii)

Sub Committee No:08 on Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC)


4 Prevention Committee on Cooperative Department (ICT)


PREVENTION COMMITTEES AT (HQ) LEVEL (Ongoing)

01

Sub Committee No:09 on Procurement of Drugs Medicines & Medical Instruments Devices

22-01-2014 Under Process

02

Prevention Committee on CDA


03

Prevention Committee on PID


04

Prevention Committee on Pakistan Railways


05 Prevention Committee on the affairs of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB)

19-01-2017 Newly constituted

Detail of Prevention Committees at Regional’s Level

Sr. No.

Name Constituted on

Update Status

NAB (Lahore)

1. Prevention Committee on Housing Sector 25-05-2012 Under Process

2. Prevention Committee on Reformation of Working Mechanism of Power Distribution Companies (DISCOs)

13-01-2014 Finalized

NAB (Karachi)

3. Prevention Committee on Revenue Department 30-07-2012 Finalized

4. Prevention Committee on Health Department 27-08-2012 Finalized

5. Prevention Committee on Cooperative Housing Societies 19-10-2015 Under Process

6. Prevention Committee on Education and Literacy Departments


7. Prevention Committee on Builders and Housing Schemes 30-06-2016 Newly constitution

NAB (KPK)

8. Prevention Committee – FATA Accounting System 08-02-2012 Dormant

9. Prevention Committee on Public Health Engineering, Works & Services, Irrigation & Local Departments

20-07-2012 Finalized and de-notified

10. Prevention Committee on Internal Control through Good Governance


11. Prevention Committee on Inclusion of Anti Corruption themes in curriculum (Schools, Colleges and Universities


12. Prevention Committee on Health Sector 19-10-2015 Under Process

13. Prevention Committee on Forestry, Wild Life & Environment Department


14. Prevention Committee on Education Sector 30.09.2016 Under Process

NAB (Baluchistan)

15. Prevention Committee on Excise & Taxation Department 05-11-2012 Under Process

16. Prevention Committee on Food Department 30-08-2012 Finalized

17. Prevention Committee for Export Forms (E-Forms) Verification, Reconciliation and Realization of Proceeds


18 Prevention Committee on Quetta Development Authority (QDA)


NAB (Rawalpindi)

19. Prevention Committee on Housing Society 10-09-2014 Under Process

20. Prevention Committee on Procurement related to PEPCO, NTDCL and WAPDA


21. Prevention Committee on Motor Registration Authority 18-08-2015 Under Process

22. Prevention Committee on Land Revenue (ICT and Rawalpindi)


NAB (Sukkur)

23. Prevention Committee on Smuggling of Oil Products 12-06-2015 Under Process

(ONGOING PROCESS)

Sr. No: Date of Constitution

Present Status

1.

Prevention Committee on Procurement (Each Region)

25-05-2012 Complaints regarding procurement matters are being dealt under the Prevention Committee. No final recommendations are required. Instructions are issued on case to case basis.

2.

Prevention Committee on Reformation of Regulatory Mechanism (Each Region)

06-11-2013 Complaints regarding policy matters of Govt Departments are being dealt under the Prevention Committee. No final recommendations are required. Instructions are issued on case to case basis.

(b) Integrity in criminal justice institutions (article 7, 8 and 11 of the UNCAC). In order to ensure the transparency and accountability in the process of recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion and retirement of public officials in criminal justice institutions, adequate legislation and strict supervision of superior judiciary is existing in the country. The conduct of civil servants is regulated through Civil Servant Act, 1973 coupled with Government Servant Efficiency & Disciplinary Rules. The Anti-Corruption laws are applicable to all the Civil servants including judicial officers at district level. The superior judiciary is governed through Supreme Judicial Council, established under the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973. The conduct of police is regulated under the Police Order and there is no exception from application of Anti-Corruption laws, if found, liable for any act of corruption or corrupt practices. A very stringent mechanism is provided under the Army Act for dealing with criminal misconduct of the part of Army officers, known as Court Martial. In recent past Supreme Court of Pakistan has took Suo Moto actions on noticing illegalities in the recruitment, induction, promotion etc. in the law enforcement agencies i.e., Police, NAB and in the Civil Service and declared various appointments, induction and promotion etc asvoid. So much so, the appointments made in High Courts, have also been scrutinized and various appointments made therein were terminated. Through these landmark judgments of the Supreme Court, guiding principles have been laid down to streamline the Civil Service structure of Pakistan and to ensure the transparency & integrity in criminal justice institutions.

24. Prevention Committee on Local Govt. Department, Govt. of Sindh


NAB (Multan)

25. Prevention Committee on Enhancing Effective Control of Flood Loses


26. Prevention Committee on Canal Irrigation System (Mogahs)


27. Prevention Committee on Illegal Occupation of State Land


28. Prevention Committee on Irregularities in process of Procurement of Wheat and Distribution of Gunny Bags


Additionally, the promotions have been linked with successful completion of various promotion courses and for this purpose permanent institutions have been established with high standard of education and scrutiny process. For judicial officers, National Judicial Academy has been established for effective training of judicial officers. The confirmation of initial appointments and subsequent promotions has been attached with successful completion of basic and advance courses in these professional institutions / academies established for the purpose. 2. More information will be shared in further course of time, please.

(Muhammad Faheem Qureshi ) Additional Director

International Cooperation Wing Ph: 051- 9208531

Fax: 051-9207160

Copy to:

Mr. Naeem Sabir Khan, Director (UN-I), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad wrt M/o Foreign

Affairs, Islamabad’s U.O. No. UN(II)-7/1/2017 dated 02 March, 2017.

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