Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the launch of digital wallets under the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP). He said the digital wallet is a major step forward in Pakistan’s economy. Shahbaz stated that moving towards a cashless economy will help end corruption in the country. At an event in Islamabad, he congratulated the BISP chairman, […]
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Spanish socialist leader arrested in major corruption probe
Spain detained Santos Cerdan, a former top official of the ruling Socialist Party, over corruption allegations on Monday. Legal sources confirmed that the Supreme Court judge ordered his arrest due to fears he may flee or destroy evidence. Cerdan is accused of money laundering, corruption, and criminal association, and will remain in custody without bail. […]
Three FIA officials terminated on charges of misconduct, misuse of power, corruption
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has dismissed three officials including one inspector and two sub-inspectors from service on charges of misconduct, misuse of power and corruption. The dismissed officers included; inspector Shabbir Ahmed Chandio of Karachi Zone, sub-inspector Gulzar Ahmad of Faisalabad Zone and sub- inspector Uzma Aslam of Lahore Zone, said FIA spokesperson […]
Anti-corruption investigations to be launched against Buzdar: Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Atta Tarar Monday hinted at launching investigations against former chief minister Usman Bazdar and others for building assets beyond their income in last three and half years. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Tarar said the PML-N has decided will file a petition against Usman Bazdar and others in […]
Corruption, money-laundering ‘most important’ issues of countries like Pakistan: Fawad
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday said corruption and money-laundering were among the ‘most important’ issues confronted by countries like Pakistan. He, in a tweet, said Prime Minister Imran Khan had been raising his voice consistently on the issue (s) asking the rich countries to stop this exploitation [accommodation of […]
Mexico referendum on prosecuting ex-presidents draws few voters
A national referendum pushed by Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on whether to prosecute his predecessors for alleged corruption drew only a small fraction of voters to the polls on Sunday. Turnout was little more than seven percent — far from the 40 percent necessary for it to have any legal bearing, the National […]
Mexico holds referendum on prosecuting ex-presidents
Mexicans vote Sunday in a national referendum promoted by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on whether to investigate and prosecute his predecessors for alleged corruption. Lopez Obrador, a self-styled anti-graft crusader, says the public consultation will strengthen participatory democracy, but critics see it as little more than a political stunt. To be binding, 37.4 million […]
E.Guinea closing UK embassy over sanctions against president’s son
The central African state of Equatorial Guinea announced Monday it was closing its embassy in London after Britain imposed sanctions against the son of its veteran president over corruption allegations. “The first decision that the government has taken is the total closure of our diplomatic mission in London,” Foreign Minister Simeon Oyono Esono told state […]
EGuinea blasts ‘illegal’ UK sanctions against president’s son
Equatorial Guinea Saturday slammed as “unilateral and illegal” British sanctions against the son of the country’s veteran president, known for his wildly extravagant lifestyle, over corruption allegations. The UK on Thursday imposed sanctions on Teodorin Obiang, the vice president of the central west African country and the president’s son, for his involvement in the misappropriation […]
Zuma graft trial to resume after deadly South Africa violence
The long-running corruption trial of South Africa’s jailed ex-president Jacob Zuma was due to resume virtually on Monday, despite deadly violence that swept the nation after his imprisonment in an unrelated case. Zuma faces 16 charges of fraud, graft and racketeering related to the 1999 purchase of fighter jets, patrol boats and military gear from […]