Effectiveness of NAB’s Anti-Corruption Strategies Under the PML-N Government (2013-2018)

Authors

  • Laiba Nadeem MS Scholar, Department of Politics & IR, GC Women University Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Aleeza MS Scholar, Department of Politics & IR, GC Women University Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Arooj Nasir MS Scholar, Department of Politics & IR, GC Women University Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-I)06

Keywords:

Democratic Accountability (2013-2018), Anti Corruption Strategies, Political Corruption and governance, Governance and institutional Effectiveness, National Accountability Bureau (NAB)

Abstract

The objective of the study to analyze the role of NAB to combat corruption in Pakistan during PML-N government in 2013-2018. Pakistan is a developing country. Since independence, Pakistan is facing with its economic issue. The main reason for economic instability is corruption. This study reveals how corruption harms the economic condition of the country. NAB is an anti-corruption organization that works to combat corruption. Anti-corruption organizations, mainly NAB, are working to combat and minimize diseases from society. This study analyzes the functioning and challenges faced by NAB by means of a descriptive, analytical, and historical approach. This study employed qualitative research methodology. How can corruption be controlled by this institution. This study analyzed the NAB strategies that were beneficiary for measurable outcomes or remained silent due to political influence and institutional weakness during 2013 to 2018. There are many reasons for corruption but the lack of awareness about rules, laws and rights that are mentioned in constitution, and no one considers corruption is the violation of constitution as well as unethical

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026) January to February

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2026-02-03

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Nadeem, L., Aleeza, & Nasir, A. (2026). Effectiveness of NAB’s Anti-Corruption Strategies Under the PML-N Government (2013-2018). Annals of Human and Social Sciences, 7(1), 55–64. https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-I)06

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): January to February

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