Punjab’s journey through 2025 has unfolded as a year in which governance was not merely asserted but demonstrated. Under Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the administration steadily moved away from ceremonialism toward a results-oriented approach that placed citizens’ everyday needs at the centre of policy. The tone of governance was purposeful, defined by urgency […]
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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 […]
KP CM vows zero-tolerance for corruption, commits to lasting peace
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi on Wednesday vowed to restore and sustain peace in the province “at all costs.” Speaking at a joint darbar of police and civil officers at the Chief Minister’s House, he emphasised that decisions made behind closed doors would no longer be tolerated. Read More: Minister reaffirms commitment […]
FBR widens asset disclosure rules to boost transparency
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has expanded the category of officials required to publicly declare their assets, marking a major regulatory shift aimed at enhancing transparency and aligning with reported conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The revised framework broadens the scope of public servants whose financial disclosures will now be […]
Governance and Institutional Reforms
Governance defines the frameworks and processes through which a nation manages its affairs. It shapes every sector of society and determines whether socio-economic development is sustainable, inclusive, and equitable. Built on the pillars of rule of law, transparency, and accountability, good governance ensures fair resource allocation and creates space for participation, innovation, and long-term national […]
PSB intervenes: Top AFP posts to be democratically elected
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has directed the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) to hold fresh elections. The move follows a complaint alleging senior officials were appointed without proper elections. PSB emphasized that the new elections must be transparent and lawful. Tariq Sidhu, president of the National Association of Athletics Technical Officials, claimed constitutional violations […]
Punjab CM orders stricter oversight of governance, cleanliness
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday warned that substandard performance and negligence in governance would not be tolerated. She issued the directive while presiding over a high-level meeting convened to review the key performance indicators (KPIs) of Deputy Commissioners across the province. She directed that supervision of cleanliness, municipal services and district administration […]
NFC meeting scheduled for December 4 to discuss IMF conditions
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the National Finance Commission (NFC) has been scheduled for December 4 to review the implementation of IMF conditions and the new financial award, sources said. The federal government has invited all four provinces to the session, which will be attended by Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and the provincial finance ministers. […]
IMF calls for stronger NAB, asset disclosure to fight corruption
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) as a “political compromise” and urged reforms to improve accountability and integrity among high-level public officials. As part of the ongoing $7 billion IMF loan programme, the government has agreed to publish asset declarations of senior officials in 2026 and conduct risk-based […]
National assembly backs 27th Amendment with massive majority
The National Assembly began clause-by-clause voting on the 27th Constitutional Amendment on Tuesday. Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar presented the bill. So far, 231 members have voted in favor, while only four opposed it. The government requires 224 votes to pass the amendment, and its position is strong. During the session, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq presided […]