A legal notice has been formally dispatched to the president of Pakistan, the prime minister, and the federal law minister questioning the legality of extending the tenure of NAB Chairman Lt. Gen. (retd) Nazir Ahmed.
According to the contents of the notice, the decision is being challenged on constitutional, legal, and procedural grounds.
The notice stated that the extension of the NAB Chairman’s tenure is illegal and unconstitutional.
It argues that the decision violates principles of transparency and merit-based appointments in public offices.
The lawyer further contended that the extension goes against the “fit and proper person” criteria established by the Supreme Court.
Concerns over legal justification
The notice also claimed that authorities failed to provide adequate legal justification or merit-based documentation for the extension.
It stated that appointments to public positions must strictly follow legal procedures rather than executive discretion.
The extension, according to the notice, raises questions about governance standards and institutional transparency.
Fundamental rights
The legal challenge further argued that the extension violates fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 4, 9, and 19A of the Constitution.
It also references international obligations, stating that the decision is inconsistent with the United Nations Convention against Corruption.
These points have been included to strengthen the constitutional argument against the extension.
The notice specifically calls for the withdrawal of the notification issued on March 5, 2026, which extended the NAB Chairman’s tenure.
It demanded immediate reversal of the decision, citing legal and constitutional violations.
The authorities have been urged to reconsider the matter in line with merit and transparency principles.
The notice warned that if the demands are not met, the matter will be taken to higher courts.
