Shakeel Ahmad Durrani Assumes Charge as DG NAB Karachi

Senior police officer Shakeel Ahmad Durrani has officially taken charge as the Director General (DG) of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi, marking a significant leadership transition within one of Pakistan’s key accountability institutions.

According to the official notification issued by the Establishment Division, Durrani’s appointment has been made effective for a period of three years. A Grade-21 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP), he brings extensive experience in investigation, administration, and law enforcement to his new role.

Before assuming his current position, Shakeel Ahmad Durrani served as the Additional Director General at the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), where he oversaw multiple high-profile investigations and operations. His appointment to NAB Karachi reflects the government’s continued focus on strengthening accountability mechanisms through experienced leadership from within the civil and police services.

Durrani’s predecessor, Javed Akbar Riaz, completed his three-year tenure as DG NAB Karachi earlier this week. Riaz formally relinquished charge on Thursday, concluding a term marked by several major anti-corruption cases and institutional reforms aimed at improving transparency and operational efficiency within the bureau.

Sources within NAB confirmed that the transition took place smoothly, with both officers emphasizing continuity, professionalism, and adherence to the bureau’s core mandate of combating corruption and ensuring good governance.

Officials described Durrani’s appointment as part of a broader strategy to bring in officers with diverse backgrounds in investigative and regulatory institutions. With prior experience in both policing and white-collar crime investigation, Durrani is expected to play a key role in streamlining the bureau’s case management systems and enhancing coordination with other enforcement agencies.

As DG NAB Karachi, he will oversee all ongoing investigations and prosecutions under the bureau’s regional jurisdiction, which includes several high-profile cases involving public officeholders and private sector entities. His tenure will also coincide with NAB’s ongoing internal reforms, aimed at expediting cases and improving accountability standards nationwide.

The National Accountability Bureau continues to serve as Pakistan’s premier anti-corruption body, tasked with investigating financial irregularities, misuse of authority, and embezzlement of public funds. Karachi, being one of the bureau’s most active regional offices, plays a critical role in executing NAB’s nationwide strategy against corruption and financial crimes.

With Shakeel Ahmad Durrani now at the helm, expectations are high for renewed momentum in the bureau’s ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and uphold integrity in public institutions.