NAB Summons Former Sehat Card Plus Chief Over Alleged Financial Irregularities
According to the notice issued by NAB, Dr Muhammad Riaz Tanoli has been directed to appear in person under the National Accountability Ordinance 1999 before the Combined Investigation Team at the NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa office in Hayatabad, Peshawar.
NAB said the investigation is examining the utilisation of Rs12 billion allocated to Sehat Card Plus during the fiscal year 2023-24 and Rs9 billion released between July 2025 and July 2026. The total amount released during these two periods stands at Rs21 billion.
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During the investigation, unaccounted expenses, unverified claims and suspicious payments have been identified in the Rs12 billion allocated for the fiscal year 2023-24.
Similarly, concerns regarding the Rs9 billion released between July 2025 and July 2026 include the issuance of fake or duplicate Sehat Cards, alleged irregularities in vendor selection and unverified hospital claims.
NAB has directed Dr Muhammad Riaz Tanoli to bring relevant bank statements, audit reports, contracts and details of his personal assets when appearing before the investigation team.
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