ISLAMABAD: On the advice of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, President Asif Ali Zardari appointed Justice (Rtd) Deedar Hussain Shah as the new chairman of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday, reported.
President Zardari signed the summary sent by the prime minister regarding the deputation of the new NAB chief.
The Supreme Court had given the government a month’s time with an extension of 10 more days to appoint a new chairman for the NAB.
Justice (Rtd) Deedar Shah will reach Islamabad where he will instantly assume the responsibilities as NAB chairman.
According to informed sources, Shah is considered as a close associate of President Zardari.
Justice (Rtd) Deedar Shah is a former Chief Justice of High Court and Judge of Supreme Court. He was also a member of the Pakistan People's Party and participated in the provincial elections on a PPP ticket.
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