A report released by Transparency International reveals that citizens across 17 countries in Asia report stagnant or rising levels of corruption, undermining equitable access to public services and trust in government. The report, Global Corruption Barometer – Asia, finds that three-quarters of respondents believe that government corruption was a big problem in their country, with… Continue reading Corruption remains a major problem in Asia; India tops the list: Transparency International
Tag: Corruption
Doors open for negotiations, no NRO for corrupt: Pervez Khattak
PESHAWAR, Nov 15 (APP): Defence Minister Pervez Khan Khattak Sunday said that the doors of the government were opened for negotiations with opposition, but Prime Minister Imran Khan would never give NRO to corrupt politicians. Addressing a public meeting in connection with the joining of ANP activists Imtiaz Khan and Nawab Ali Khan in PTI… Continue reading Doors open for negotiations, no NRO for corrupt: Pervez Khattak
NAB’s Anti-Corruption Strategy starts yielding excellent results: Chairman NAB
ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (APP): Chairman, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal said that Anti-Corruption Strategy has started yielding excellent results due to effective planning in order to eradicate corruption which has been acknowledged by reputed national and international organisations. Chairing a meeting to review implementation status of the decisions and measures taken by… Continue reading NAB’s Anti-Corruption Strategy starts yielding excellent results: Chairman NAB
“Accountability for All” policy aims to eradicate corruption with iron hands: Chairman NAB
ISLAMABAD, Nov 01 (APP): Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal has said the anti graft watchdog strongly believed in “Accountability For All” policy to root out corruption in all its forms and manifestations with iron hands. In a statement, he said that corruption was a major hurdle in progress and prosperity of… Continue reading “Accountability for All” policy aims to eradicate corruption with iron hands: Chairman NAB
PM vows to bring Nawaz back to country, put him in jail
ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday vowed to bring PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, sentenced for 10-years on corruption charges, back to the country and into the jail, saying even if he had to travel to the United Kingdom and talk to his British counterpart Boris Johnson for the purpose, he would do… Continue reading PM vows to bring Nawaz back to country, put him in jail
Senate body to take up interim report on alleged corruption in NIIAP project Wednesday
ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): The Senate Standing Committee on Aviation is scheduled to take up an interim report on alleged corruption in the project of New Islamabad International Airport (NIIAP) here on Wednesday. According to a meeting notice placed at the Senate Secretariat’s website, the committee would consider “Interim Report on the Point of Public… Continue reading Senate body to take up interim report on alleged corruption in NIIAP project Wednesday
Every compromise possible with opposition, but not on corruption: PM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday while calling the interests of Pakistan and opposition leaders opposed to each other, categorically said the government could make any compromise with the opposition for country and democracy, but never on corruption. “We told them that it is in Pakistan’s interest…(Having witnessed) the way they negotiated… Continue reading Every compromise possible with opposition, but not on corruption: PM
Govt to bring back Nawaz Sharif through legal course: Senator Faisal
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Senator Faisal Javed on Wednesday stated in the Senate that government will bring back leader of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Nawaz Sharif to Pakistan through legal course. Speaking in the Senate, he said Nawaz Sharif went out of Pakistan on medical grounds with the permission of court and guarantee of his… Continue reading Govt to bring back Nawaz Sharif through legal course: Senator Faisal
Govt will never grant NRO to opposition, their proposed NAB amendments not to be accepted: Faisal Vawda
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda Wednesday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan along with his cabinet have categorically refused to grant national reconciliation ordinance (NRO) to the opposition leaders and thus rejected their proposed NAB amendments in this regard. Talking to a private news channel, he said granting the… Continue reading Govt will never grant NRO to opposition, their proposed NAB amendments not to be accepted: Faisal Vawda
Govt committed to root out menace of corruption: Kanwal Shauzab
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Kanwal Shauzab on Thursday said that the present government was committed to root out menace of corruption from the country and practical steps were being taken in that regard. Talking to a private news channel, she said government is pursuing national interests instead of political interests and… Continue reading Govt committed to root out menace of corruption: Kanwal Shauzab
PTI-led govt not to grant NRO to those involved in corruption cases: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP):The Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) government working under dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan would never grant National Reconciliation Order(NRO) to those elements found involved in money laundering and corruption cases. Expressing these views on a private news channel, Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said no NRO… Continue reading PTI-led govt not to grant NRO to those involved in corruption cases: Fawad
Murad demands Sindh govt to unveil report of assets of special assistants
ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP):Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services, Murad Saeed has demanded leaders of Pakistan Peoples Party to unveil report of assets of special assistants working for Sindh government. In an interview with a private television channel programme, he said the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), leadership had set precedent and public report… Continue reading Murad demands Sindh govt to unveil report of assets of special assistants
Ironic that scion of corrupt Zardari family raising fingers towards incumbent regime: Murad Saeed
ISLAMABAD, July 23 (APP): Minister for Communications and Postal Services, Murad Saeed said on Thursday it is ironic that Pakistan People’s Party ( PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari whose entire family is facing cases of corruption and money laundering is accusing others of corruption. Addressing a press conference here, he said that in a JIT… Continue reading Ironic that scion of corrupt Zardari family raising fingers towards incumbent regime: Murad Saeed
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- Chairman of Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan addressing a press conference at Aiwan-e-Iqbal
