Anti-Corruption Establishment Punjab
The Anti-Corruption Establishment Punjab (ACE) is a governmental organization situated in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Its primary objective is to investigate cases of corruption and conduct preliminary inquiries to assess whether these offenses warrant further investigation. The ACE Punjab operates under the administrative jurisdiction of the Chief Secretary, ensuring alignment with government protocols and directives in addressing corruption-related matters within the province. The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab is organized into multiple wings to efficiently manage its operations and functions. These wings include the Legal Wing, Technical Wing, Research Development and Training Wing, Monitoring and Vigilance Wing, and Administration Wing. Additionally, the ACE Punjab operates through various Regional Directorates, each led by a Regional Director, to extend its reach and effectively address corruption at the regional level. The structure and distribution of wings and directorates contribute to the comprehensive efforts of ACE Punjab in combating corruption. History The origins of the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab can be traced back to a period before 1956 when there existed a modest Anti-Corruption Cell at the provincial level, led by a Superintendent of Police within the Home Department of the Government of West Pakistan. Over time, in 1985, significant reforms were introduced, reorganizing ACE Punjab into an officer-based organization, thereby enhancing its capacity for effective decision-making and enforcement in the realm of anti-corruption initiatives. Notable cases The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab has been involved in investigating and addressing numerous high-profile cases across various departments and organizations. Some of the notable cases they have dealt with include: Punjab Public Service Commission scandal. Punjab Workers Welfare Board corruption cases. Rawalpindi Ring Road scam Excise Department corruption cases Allegations against former Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and his brothers for the illegal transfer of 900 kanals of land in Dera Ghazi Khan. Investigation into nine former PTI ministers and MPAs over alleged embezzlement of millions of rupees. Case against Muhammad Khan Bhatti, the principal secretary of former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, for allegedly accepting millions of rupees in bribes. A raid was conducted at the residence of former PTI agriculture adviser to the Punjab government, Abdul Hai Dasti, where a significant amount of money was discovered. Director Generals List of the Director Generals of the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab. Sohail Zafar Chatha (Feb 2023 - Till Date) Nadeem Sarwar (Sep 2022 - Feb 2023) Capt (retd) Asad Ullah Khan (Sep 2022 - Sep 2022) Rai Manzoor Hussain (Jul 2022 - Sep 2022) Capt (retd) Asad Ullah Khan (Jul 2022 - Jul 2022) Rana Abdul Jabbar (May 2022 - Jul 2022) Ahmad Raza Sarwar (May 2022 - May 2022) Rai Manzoor Hussain (Feb 2022 - May 2022) Muhammad Goher Nafees (Aug 2019 - Feb 2022) Hussain Asghar (Sep 2018 - Feb 2019) Tariq Najeeb Najmi (Feb 2019 - Feb 2019) Tariq Najeeb Najmi (Jul 2018 - Jul 2018) Mathar Niaz Rana (Jul 2018 - Sep 2018) Shamim Akhtar (Mar 2016 - Jul 2016) Muzaffar Ali Ranjha (Jul 2016 - Jul 2018) Malik Hassan Iqbal (Mar