The Office of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh received a record 25,217 public complaints during 2025 – an unprecedented 236 per cent increase over previous years – while providing relief in 8,789 cases and securing monetary benefits of Rs4.29 billion for citizens. This was revealed in the institution’s Annual Report 2025, presented to Sindh Chief Minister […]
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Punjab CM orders transparency in road construction projects
On the directions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a historic and exemplary programme has been launched for the restoration of road infrastructure throughout Punjab. She has directed the authorities to ensure strict adherence to timelines, quality standards and transparency in all road construction, repair and rehabilitation projects. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said […]
Epstein files displayed in New York exhibition
A temporary exhibition in New York is drawing attention after displaying all publicly released files related to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a large-scale physical archive. Read More: Justice department publishes FBI Epstein interviews involving Trump allegations The pop-up installation, titled the “Donald J Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room,” was […]
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 […]
Transparency Index
Pakistan’s latest attempt to quantify corruption arrived in Islamabad this week with fanfare–the country’s first homegrown Index of Transparency and Accountability in Pakistan (iTAP). Launched by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with global pollster Ipsos, iTAP aims to gauge public trust in institutions. The initial findings have delivered a […]
FPCCI, in Collaboration with Ipsos, Launches Pakistan’s First Indigenous “Index of Transparency and Accountability (iTAP)”
Islamabad, February 3, 2026, The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), in collaboration with Ipsos, today officially launched Pakistan’s first homegrown survey, the Index of Transparency and Accountability in Pakistan (iTAP), during a launch ceremony held at the FPCCI Capital House, Islamabad, at 11:00 AM. FPCCI, in Collaboration with Ipsos, Launches Pakistan’s […]
UoG reinforces merit & transparency with first-ever online faculty scrutiny mechanism
The University of Gujrat (UoG) has successfully implemented a dedicated online portal to conduct a transparent, merit based, and technology-driven scrutiny process for applicants to the post of Assistant Professor (BPS-19). Introduced for the first time in the University’s history, this landmark initiative reflects UoG’s firm commitment to transparency, fairness, and institutional excellence. Under the […]
PTI calls for withdrawal of lawmakers’ asset secrecy bill
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday sought the withdrawal of a bill aimed at restricting public access to lawmakers’ asset declarations, with party MNA Asad Qaiser announcing his party’s dissociation from the legislation passed a day earlier by the National Assembly. Read More: NA passes bill seeking to keep lawmakers’ assets ‘confidential’ Speaking on the floor of the House, Mr […]
‘Rs 2.8 billion saved due to transparency in PDP’
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities to carry out comprehensive beautification of entry and exit points of cities, including ensuring cleanliness beneath overhead bridges, development of green belts and establishment of play areas. Presiding over a special meeting to review the progress of the Punjab Development Plan (PDP), here on Tuesday, […]
Bugti unveils online hiring drive to promote merit in Balochistan
QUETTA — Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Monday announced that the provincial government will conduct online recruitment for more than a hundred vacant positions in the finance department in a bid to curb corruption, promote transparency and strengthen merit-based hiring. Read More: Amazon announces to slash 9,000 jobs In a social media post, the chief […]