Pakistan, July 25 -- In a key breakthrough in the Kohistan corruption case, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has accepted a plea bargain request from the main accused, Muhammad Ayub. He has agreed to return Rs1.45 billion, and NAB Chairman has officially approved the request. This move marks significant progress in the long-running investigation into massive embezzlement in development projects.

NAB sources revealed that Muhammad Ayub had transferred Rs3.45 billion through multiple bank transactions. The investigation also found that he had purchased expensive properties in Islamabad, Abbottabad, and Mansehra. Authorities have frozen these properties, and preparations for their auction have already started.

The plea bargain agre...