Four cops dismissed from service for ‘committing’ corruption LAHORE: As many as four police officers were dismissed for corruption and abuse of power, marking a strict stance on... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:15am
Pakistan Customs dept under fire for issuing time-barred notices LAHORE: The customs department is facing intense criticism for issuing time-barred notices, creating unnecessary... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Opinion Big business: significance of indulgences In Pakistan being a big business person is not good news. Too much pressure, scrutiny and calls for political... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 08:49am
Print FBR’s ‘speed money scheme’ exposed by Langrial KARACHI: Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) revealed widespread corruption within FBR... Updated 17 Oct, 2024 09:13am
Editorials Overhauling the economy EDITORIAL: Following the approval of the IMF’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility for Pakistan, Finance Minister... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 07:22am
Opinion E-technology: A corruption-free Punjab The rightful usage of public funds firms the trust of masses on the government. The steady transparency in system... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Print ‘Corruption, bad governance’: Key minister of PTI govt in KP resigns PESHAWAR: A close aide of the PTI founder and Minister for Communication and Works in KP cabinet, Shakil Ahmad Khan,... Updated 17 Aug, 2024 08:48am
Opinion Confronting the crisis: corruption, mismanagement, and the path forward Corruption stems from the absence or inadequacy of constitutional rule and leads to a breakdown in governance, which... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Opinion ‘Misconceptions about judiciary’s ranking’ This is apropos this writer’s two back-to-back letters carried by the newspaper on Wednesday and Thursday. I would... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Opinion ‘Misconceptions about judiciary’s ranking’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor carried by this newspaper yesterday. To further analyse the issue, let us... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 07:28am
Editorials FBR fails, again! EDITORIAL: Is it any surprise that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) failed to meet its revenue target yet again in... Published 17 Jul, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan Senate body for collaborating in reforming ministry, combating corruption ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works urged the need to collaborate in reforming the Housing... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Opinion Never too late Pakistan’s political and economic problems stem from incompetency, poor governance and above all corruption. Why... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 08:39am
Opinion Emerging challenges to the economy The budget 2024-25 formulated to qualify for the 25th IMF programme has been passed by the parliament. Now the IMF... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 06:53am
Print FBR to sideline dozens of its ‘corrupt’ officials ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to place dozens of senior officials, allegedly involved in... Updated 04 Jul, 2024 08:49am
Pakistan First one hundred days: Maryam spells out govt’s accomplishments LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday expressed pride in the accomplishments of her government... Published 29 Jun, 2024 06:40am
Editorials ‘Un-understandable’ amendment EDITORIAL: Of all the responses to the National Accountability (Amendment) Ordinance – most of them quite... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
World South Africa gears up for ‘most unpredictable’ vote JOHANNESBURG: South Africans braced Tuesday for a tight general election that may loosen the ruling ANC’s 30-year... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan 20 food officers suspended LAHORE: Punjab Food Minister Bilal Yasin on Tuesday suspended 20 officers from their services on charges of... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Opinion Fighting corruption through e-procurement regime Transparency International (TI) — a global watchdog of corruption, ranks Pakistan at 29 out of 180 countries in ... Updated 18 May, 2024 06:19am
Editorials Dubai property market EDITORIAL: Technically, at least, making smart investments in high-yielding asset classes – Dubai property market... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Rural health unit in Phoolnagar opened: Corruption in wheat procurement process brought to an end: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that there is no wheat crisis in the province and... Published 17 May, 2024 05:50am
Print Govt taking steps towards fighting corruption: PM Says government striving to bring about substantial changes in the national economy Updated 02 May, 2024 09:29am
Pakistan CCPO urges special audit system for officers involved in corruption LAHORE: Lahore Police Chief Bilal Siddique Kamyana has urged strict scrutiny and accountability measures, including ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Expert identifies corruption as an impediment to Pakistan’s development ISLAMABAD: “Developing and low-income countries such as Pakistan are struggling to develop due to different types... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Editorials ‘Shock’ at the SC EDITORIAL: It sure has taken its sweet time – two decades – but the apex court has finally expressed “shock” over... Published 31 Mar, 2024 02:53am
Pakistan Qasmi as PTV chairman: SC says hasn’t found any proof of corruption, nepotism ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court found no proof of corruption and nepotism regarding the appointment of Ata ul Haq Qasmi... Published 22 Mar, 2024 04:57am
Pakistan JI accuses PPP govt of ‘supporting’ corruption in Sindh police JI Karachi Chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman says the ruling party despite governing the province into its 16th year has avoided reforming the law enforcement department Updated 17 Mar, 2024 09:14am
Editorials Coal corruption EDITORIAL: Just before leaving office, the outgoing caretaker Energy Minister wrote a damning letter on alleged... Published 11 Mar, 2024 04:45am
Opinion Eradicating systemic corruption The pervasive issue of corruption and mismanagement acts as a two-edged sword that significantly undermines societal... Published 05 Mar, 2024 03:09am