The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday directed jail authorities to arrange a meeting between incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his counsel Barrister Salman Safdar at 2pm on Wednesday. Read More: IHC grants time to defence to seek Imran’s directives in £190m case A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif […]
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Pakistan has assured the IMF of comprehensive reforms aimed to curb corruption
Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of comprehensive reforms aimed at curbing corruption and improving transparency in key institutions, including changes to the appointment process of the head of the National Accountability Bureau. Read More: IMF reported deep-rooted corruption risks in Pakistan’s governance According to officials in Islamabad, the government has formally committed to implementing measures that […]
Gilani stresses transparency, backs NAB’s anti-graft efforts
Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said that efforts to eliminate corruption and improve transparency are in line with global goals, especially the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, which highlight the need for strong institutions and reduced corruption. He shared these views during a meeting with National Accountability Bureau Chairman Nazir Ahmed […]
IHC schedules hearing for Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi Al-Qadir Trust appeals
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday announced that it will hear the petitions of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi challenging their convictions in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust corruption case on March 31. Read More: IHC puts off Al–Qadir Trust case hearing until June 11 According to the cause list […]
NAB court orders closure of Chaudhry Sugar Mills inquiry against Sharif leaders
An accountability court has ordered the closure of the inquiry against Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz and former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case after accepting a request filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The order was issued by Accountability Court Judge Rana Arif during a hearing […]
NAB holds session on accountability framework for STP probationers
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore on Friday organised a special session on accountability framework for the 48th Specialised Training Programme (STP) probationers at its office, aimed at acquainting young civil servants with NAB’s legal mandate, operational procedures and institutional functioning. The session was attended by 55 probationary officers, including 49 officers of the Pakistan Administrative […]
NAB to return Rs 600m to victims in ISM Smart Group scam
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) will hold a ceremony at its headquarters on Tuesday to return recovered funds to victims of the ISM Smart Group scam as part of its ongoing accountability and public relief efforts. An official told APP on Monday that a refund ceremony would be held at National Accountability Bureau Headquarters, Islamabad, […]
Civil servants need not obey illegal orders, SC rules
The Supreme Court ruled that civil servants are not bound to follow illegal orders from the prime minister. Justice Hashim Kakar made the remarks while hearing the OGDCL recruitment case. He said Pakistan is not a monarchy where orders are blindly followed. A three-member bench led by Justice Kakar heard the case related to illegal […]
LHC dismisses NAB pleas against Shehbaz, Maryam
The Lahore High Court on Monday disposed of NAB petitions against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz. The court declared the petitions infructuous. Both cases were linked to corruption references and past bail orders. During the hearing, NAB prosecutor Waris Ali Janjua said Shehbaz Sharif had already been acquitted in 2023. He […]
Pakistan urges youth to lead anti-corruption efforts
PESHAWAR: Pakistan is observing International Anti-Corruption Day on December 8, a day earlier than the UN’s global calendar, reflecting urgency amid the country’s governance challenges. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) aims to spotlight corruption as a structural threat to economic sustainability, institutional credibility, and national competitiveness. Read More: Pakistan’s anti–corruption system “broken,” says IMF Corruption in Pakistan […]