ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Wednesday decided not to arrest any election candidate until the general election on July 25.

The decision was taken at the NAB executive board meeting (EBM) presided over by Chairman NAB former Justice Javed Iqabl. The EBM has taken a detailed look into the cases against former foreign minister Khawaja Asif, former State Minister  Rana Afzal, former provincial minister Rana Mashhood, former MNA Rai Mansab and decided to delay their cases till elections  to enable them to participate in the election, said a press release issued here.

Further investigations would be conducted after the election. EBM also decided to avoid arresting any politician participating in the election till July 25.NAB has once again clarify that it has no link with election or politics. The cases have been kept pending till July 25.—PR