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Section 26A of the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999 empowers __________ with power of pardon to accused?

Correct answer: D. Chairman NAB

  • A. Trial Court
  • B. Prosecutor General
  • C. President
  • D. Chairman NAB

Explanation

Section 26A gives the Chairman NAB the authority to grant pardon to an accused, subject to the conditions prescribed by the Ordinance. The trial court and Prosecutor General do not hold this specific power.

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