NAB KP Corruption Inquiries: Fazlur Rehman Claims Fake

PESHAWAR — October 29, 2026 — The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has intensified its anti-corruption inquiries and investigations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while firmly debunking viral claims suggesting accelerated proceedings against JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman as completely baseless.

AI-Generated Video Debunked by NAB Sources

Social media platforms recently saw widespread circulation of claims asserting that NAB had escalated probes against Maulana Fazlur Rehman. Official NAB sources clarified that these claims originated from an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated fake video designed to create a false impression, confirming that no new operational shift regarding the JUI-F chief has occurred.

The clarification was issued as NAB’s Director General Operations discussed ongoing high-profile mega-corruption cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during a recent television appearance.

PKR 37 Billion Upper Kohistan Fraud and Urban Probes

NAB’s primary focus in the province remains centered on financial irregularities, alleged embezzlement of public funds, and procedural fraud in major infrastructure projects:

PKR 37 Billion Upper Kohistan Scam: Investigators are scrutinizing unauthorized fund transfers, suspicious financial transactions, and illegal payments where over PKR 37 billion was allegedly defrauded through manipulated government financial channels. NAB has previously tracked billions in assets and recovered significant funds tied to this case.
Urban Development Projects: Concurrent inquiries are reviewing alleged procurement violations and administrative irregularities in urban infrastructure schemes across KP.

Political Context in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The heightened operational focus by the accountability watchdog comes during a period of elevated political tension in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following recent administrative emergency measures and the enforcement of Governor’s Rule in the province.