NAB, LCCI organize Seminar and walk on Anti-corruption
Lahore (MNP) A Seminar and walk on the theme of Anti-Corruption held at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry which was participated by the people from different walks of life.
LCCI President Kashif Anwar, Director NAB Imran Sohail and Additional Director Atiya Azmat were prominent amongst the others.
LCCI President Kashif Anwar informed the participants that he has discussed difference between interbank and open market dollar rate, reduction in the rate of sales tax and income tax on electricity bills and grey economy during his meeting with the Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir.
He was of the view that the elections should not be held until the Charter of Economy is signed by all the political parties. He said that all stakeholders should be taken on board while formulating trade and economy related policies.
President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that there should be a close liaison between the institutions to get the desired results.
Director NAB Imran Sohail said that NAB is following a three pronged strategy to prevent corruption. The strategy is including awareness, prevention and enforcement. He said that the awareness is the key to stop corruption. Every year anti-corruption day on December 9 is celebrated all over the world. In this regard, NAB has also started campaign for awareness and prevention in which they are starting awareness sessions in various institutions and universities.
Director NAB said that corruption is a multi-dimensional and multi-faceted problem. First of all, we
have to develop a sense of avoiding corruption. We are united
against corruption. Awareness
campaigns are also important so that we can address the root causes of
corruption. He said that the chambers can play
the role of the best facilitator in this regard. Advocacy efforts
should be done through Chambers. He said that anti-corruption networking should be done. A collective
voice can play an effective role against corruption. Collective voice
against corruption has impact.
