Pakistan, Sept. 12 -- The National Accountability Bureau has secured convictions in only two of its 179 widely publicised mega corruption cases. Meanwhile, trials are continuing in 21 references, highlighting the slow progress of several high-profile accountability cases. NAB Prosecutor General Syed Ehtesham Qadir shared the latest figures with The News. The data provides an updated picture of the cases currently handled by the accountability watchdog.

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According to the latest figures, 86 references are currently listed in NAB records. Of these, 41 references have been transferred or returned following changes to NAB's accountability laws. Meanwhile, trials remain under...