KARACHI: A Chief Minister’s Inspection Team report has uncovered financial irregularities exceeding Rs8 billion in the Karachi Yellow Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, terming the matter a serious case of administrative and financial mismanagement. The report, which examined the Karachi Mobility Project (KMP) for the Yellow Line corridor connecting Quaidabad’s Dawood Chowrangi to Numaish, […]
Anti-Corruption
‘KP government pursuing aggressive anti-corruption drive’
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Thursday said the provincial government had intensified its accountability drive under a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, with inquiries and disciplinary actions continuing against officials involved in malpractice. In a statement issued to the media, the CM said investigations were currently underway against 49 officers and officials on […]
Lahore court grants interim bail in to Shehbaz Sharif’s daughter and son in law Saaf Pani case
LAHORE: An anti-corruption court in Lahore on Thursday granted interim pre-arrest bail to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s daughter Rabia Imran and her husband Ali Imran Yousaf in a case related to alleged irregularities in the Punjab Saaf Pani Company (PSPC). Read More: Court extends bail to PM’s daughter, son-in-law The hearing was conducted by Judge Javed Iqbal Warraich […]
Naqvi orders FIA crackdown on corruption
ISLAMABAD – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to launch a comprehensive crackdown against corruption across government institutions, reinforcing a zero-tolerance policy. Read More: Naqvi orders strict action against hawala-hundi ‘big fish’ During a visit to the FIA Headquarters in Islamabad, the minister reviewed ongoing infrastructure development projects and assessed […]
Pakistan drafts 15-point governance plan ahead of IMF review
ISLAMABAD: Ahead of the upcoming review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan has prepared a 15-point action plan to address governance and corruption risks, including identifying the 10 federal agencies most vulnerable to corruption and macro-critical exposures. Read More: Pakistan set to repay $1.3bn Eurobond ahead of IMF talks The 240-page plan, developed by the Government of […]
Malaysian former army chief and family held in corruption probe
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities have arrested a former army chief, Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, along with his two wives, in connection with a corruption investigation into a military procurement project. The arrests were part of a broader probe that included five detentions on Wednesday, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said. Read More: Former corps commander found dead near Do […]
FIA registers case against Najaf Hameed over alleged forged land transfers
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a case against Najaf Hameed, brother of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Faiz Hameed, over alleged land transfers using forged documents. The complaint, filed with the FIA’s Anti-Corruption Cell in Islamabad, also names Abdul Zahoor and Khalid Munir as accused. At the time of the alleged offense, Najaf […]
Anti-Corruption as a Multidimensional Challenge
Corruption is one of the most persistent challenges faced by nations worldwide. It undermines governance, slows economic growth, reduces public trust, and weakens institutions. While it is often viewed as a political or economic issue, corruption is actually a multidimensional problem that affects social, cultural, and administrative structures. Understanding its causes, types, effects, and solutions […]
Pakistan is Progressing! A Positive Outlook on Governance & Anti-Corruption Efforts
Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has released its National Corruption Perception Survey (NCPS) 2025. It is a crucial domestic exercise designed to gauge public perception regarding corruption and institutional performance across the country. While the survey highlights persistent public concerns, its findings reveal several significant, positive shifts that underscore Pakistan’s ongoing trajectory towards better governance, economic […]
China executed former Huarong executive for $156m bribe
BEIJING: China executed Bai Tianhui, the former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings (CHIH), for accepting more than $156 million in bribes, state media reported Tuesday. Read More: ‘SayNoToBribes’: massive anti-bribery drive launched across Punjab Bai was found guilty of offering favourable treatment in project acquisitions and financing between 2014 and 2018. CHIH is a […]