What is the primary purpose of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Pakistan?
A) To promote economic growth
B) To investigate and prosecute corruption cases
C) To control government spending
D) To enforce military laws
In which year was the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) established?
A) 1997
B) 1999
C) 2001
D) 2003
Which of the following is a key function of NAB?
A) Running foreign policy
B) Enforcing environmental laws
C) Combating corruption in the public and private sectors
D) Managing military affairs
Who is responsible for overseeing the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)?
A) President of Pakistan
B) Chief Justice of Pakistan
C) Prime Minister of Pakistan
D) Chairman NAB
What does NAB primarily focus on?
A) Tackling corporate crimes
B) Investigating and prosecuting high-profile corruption cases
C) Regulating international trade
D) Addressing border security issues
NAB operates under the legal framework of which ordinance?
A) Anti-Corruption Ordinance 1980
B) National Accountability Ordinance 1999
C) Military Accountability Ordinance 2001
D) Public Transparency Ordinance 2003
What are the main powers of NAB in tackling corruption?
A) The ability to investigate, arrest, and prosecute offenders
B) The power to enact new laws
C) The ability to negotiate international trade deals
D) The authority to manage the national economy
Which of the following is part of NAB’s anti-corruption efforts?
A) Promoting transparency in government procurement
B) Establishing new business enterprises
C) Enforcing military discipline
D) Handling public health emergencies
What is the purpose of NAB’s Corporate Crime Wing?
A) To handle environmental violations
B) To focus on financial corruption and corporate crimes
C) To regulate government taxation policies
D) To manage internal defense matters
Which of the following is NOT within NAB’s jurisdiction?
A) Investigating embezzlement in government offices
B) Prosecuting individuals accused of tax evasion
C) Enforcing foreign policy decisions
D) Overseeing public sector development funds
How does NAB contribute to transparency in Pakistan?
A) By controlling the media
B) By promoting accountability in public and private sector institutions
C) By limiting access to information for the public
D) By managing political party activities
What is NAB’s role in Pakistan’s public sector projects?
A) To manage funds directly
B) To ensure transparency and eliminate corruption
C) To establish new industries
D) To manage education reform initiatives
Who appoints the Chairman of NAB?
A) Chief Justice of Pakistan
B) President of Pakistan
C) Prime Minister of Pakistan
D) National Assembly
What are some of the mechanisms employed by NAB to fight corruption?
A) Public education campaigns and mass protests
B) Legislative reforms and legal prosecutions
C) International military cooperation
D) Economic sanctions on corrupt individuals
Which major corruption case was investigated by NAB in Pakistan in recent years?
A) The Panama Papers scandal
B) The sugar scandal of 2020
C) The NRO-2 agreement
D) The 2015 oil spill investigation
What is the role of NAB’s Accountability Courts?
A) To offer legal representation to corrupt individuals
B) To hear and decide corruption cases
C) To draft new anti-corruption laws
D) To distribute financial aid to the needy
Which of the following is an international partner of NAB in anti-corruption efforts?
A) The World Bank
B) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D) All of the above
What is NAB’s role in the fight against money laundering in Pakistan?
A) Managing foreign loans
B) Preventing illegal financial transactions through investigations
C) Promoting private sector loans
D) Overseeing stock market activities
NAB has a special focus on which sector for detecting corruption?
A) Military
B) Energy sector
C) Public sector and government institutions
D) Retail industry
How does NAB enhance its anti-corruption efforts?
A) By working with political parties
B) By cooperating with international anti-corruption bodies
C) By limiting investigations into the private sector
D) By enforcing military laws
Which of the following is one of the NAB’s key strategies for preventing corruption?
A) Encouraging private sector dominance
B) Promoting transparency and accountability
C) Reducing access to public information
D) Limiting media coverage of corruption issues
What is NAB’s role in the recovery of looted national wealth?
A) To manage national wealth
B) To initiate recovery proceedings and return funds to the national treasury
C) To engage in international trade deals
D) To develop new national projects
What is the impact of NAB’s anti-corruption efforts on Pakistan’s governance?
A) Decreasing public participation in government activities
B) Enhancing trust and accountability in public institutions
C) Limiting the power of the executive
D) Promoting non-governmental influence in politics
How does NAB help in curbing corruption in the private sector?
A) By monitoring only government officials
B) By investigating cases involving financial irregularities and bribes
C) By establishing private businesses
D) By restricting media exposure
What is the role of NAB’s Investigative Wing?
A) To prosecute cases in courts
B) To conduct investigations into corruption-related cases
C) To create laws on corruption
D) To negotiate with foreign governments
Which of the following is an initiative aimed at promoting accountability by NAB?
A) National Accountability Week
B) Public service delivery reforms
C) Development of new infrastructure projects
D) Corruption-free zones for businesses
What action does NAB take against government officials involved in corruption?
A) It offers incentives to encourage corruption
B) It conducts investigations and takes legal action
C) It ignores complaints of corruption
D) It offers rehabilitation programs
What type of corruption does NAB focus on within Pakistan’s public institutions?
A) Only financial fraud
B) Political corruption and misuse of public funds
C) Environmental violations
D) Corruption in the military only
How does NAB contribute to Pakistan’s anti-money laundering efforts?
A) By promoting tax avoidance schemes
B) By investigating and prosecuting illicit financial activities
C) By restricting the free flow of money
D) By increasing the use of cryptocurrency
Which of the following is a major challenge faced by NAB in combating corruption?
A) Public support for corruption
B) Political interference and lack of autonomy
C) Limited international support
D) Overregulation of the economy
What is the role of NAB’s prosecution division?
A) To arrest and detain suspects
B) To present evidence in court and ensure justice is served
C) To oversee foreign relations
D) To monitor stock markets
Which of the following best describes NAB’s contribution to Pakistan’s development?
A) Promoting fair and transparent governance by reducing corruption
B) Limiting public access to government data
C) Restricting civil society involvement in policy-making
D) Controlling the media’s role in governance
