Novak Djokovic announced on Sunday that he is stepping away from the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), the advocacy group he co-founded, citing concerns over transparency and governance. Djokovic, who co-launched the PTPA with Vasek Pospisil in 2020 to strengthen player representation, said his decision was also influenced by how his voice and image had […]
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Lessons from PIA’s privatisation go far beyond the sale price
The transfer of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to private ownership has been widely welcomed as a step toward reform. However, much of the debate has focused narrowly on the sale price, overlooking deeper structural and governance issues that shaped the outcome. A closer examination shows that privatisation did not create PIA’s massive financial burden but […]
Upcoming govt projects to be verified through GPS to ensure transparency
The Sindh government has decided that, in order to ensure speed, transparency, and effective monitoring of development projects, the location of all future government development projects will be verified through the GPS system. This decision was made in an important meeting chaired by Sindh Minister for Planning and Development, Jam Khan Shoro, at the office […]
550+ Epstein file pages fully blacked out spark outrage
The U.S. Justice Department on Friday released a vast collection of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, but over 550 pages were completely blacked out, drawing immediate criticism. The release, required under the recently passed Epstein Files Transparency Act, includes investigative records, photos, and other materials. Read More: Trump urges House Republicans to release Epstein files Among […]
Finance Ministry enforces asset disclosure for civil servants
Pakistan has enacted legislation requiring all government employees and parliamentarians to publicly disclose their assets by December 31. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said the law fulfills IMF directives and is a practical measure, not an additional condition. He emphasized that the move strengthens transparency, accountability, and public trust in governance. Aurangzeb explained that civil […]
Transparency Moment
Pakistan’s latest National Corruption Perception Survey finds a clear uptick in public optimism, with 66 per cent of respondents saying they paid no bribes this year. Over half believe the economy is stabilising, and more than 40 per cent report improvements, albeit marginal, in their purchasing power. These are not insignificant markers in a country […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Maryam Nawaz stresses accountability and transparency in Punjab
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday highlighted the crucial role of accountability and transparency in achieving good governance. Speaking at the 27th National Security Workshop, she stated that without accountability, public sector performance stagnates, and governance cannot improve. Read More: Maryam Nawaz: From “Iron Lady” to the Iron Wall of Punjab […]