NAB & FIA Defense
Defense counsel in National Accountability Bureau (NAB) references, FIA inquiries, white-collar crimes, and Anti-Corruption Establishment cases.
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White-Collar & Institutional Anti-Corruption Defense
Inquiries and trials initiated by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and Provincial Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) represent high-stakes litigation characterized by stringent evidentiary standards, specialized accountability courts, and substantial reputational risks.
Our white-collar defense attorneys represent public office holders, civil servants, corporate directors, and private contractors facing allegations of misuse of authority, assets beyond known sources of income, procurement irregularities, and money laundering.
Call-Up Notices, Inquiries & Accountability Court Trials
We advise clients right from the initial Call-Up Notice and inquiry phase to ensure compliance without compromising self-incrimination safeguards under Article 13 of the Constitution. If a formal NAB Reference is filed, our team conducts aggressive defense trials before the Accountability Court Peshawar/KPK and pursues statutory post-arrest bail petitions before the High Court Division Bench.
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Direct matter evaluation by High Court Advocates within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Legal Questions
Essential information regarding court timelines, documentation, and client representation.
Can the High Court grant bail in NAB cases?
Yes. While the National Accountability Ordinance restricts trial court bail powers, the High Court exercises constitutional writ jurisdiction under Article 199 to grant bail in NAB cases on grounds of lack of evidence, delay, or medical reasons.
What should you do when you receive an FIA or NAB Call-Up Notice?
Immediately consult counsel before appearing or submitting documents. We ensure that statutory queries are responded to accurately without inadvertently surrendering constitutional protections.
What are the recent changes in NAB jurisdiction?
Legislative amendments have created financial thresholds (500 million PKR) and exempted regulatory decisions, cabinet approvals, and purely private business disputes from NAB purview.