Tag: corruption
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Ali Amin Gandapur, Shakil Khan accused each other of corruption on WhatsApp
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Ali Amin Gandapur and former KPK Minister of Communication and Works Shakil Khan exchange bitter words in the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) parliamentarian Whatsapp group. Both exchanged harsh words for an hour and accused each other of corruption at midnight around 1 PM, sources have told Geo News. Shakil…
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Journalist investigating corruption killed in Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia – A Colombian journalist investigating corruption was killed over the weekend in a city near the border with Venezuela, officials said Monday. The reporter, 54-year-old Jaime Vasquez, was shot in Cucuta in front of about a dozen witnesses, according to security videos released by local media. Prosecutors say the gunman fled on a motorbike.…
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Civil-military leaders decide on action against corruption, smuggling, power theft
The civil-military leadership of the country has chosen to take tough measures against anyone engaged in illegal activities like corruption, smuggling, power theft, and criminal gangs. The decisions were taken in a high-level meeting — with an agenda of “measures against spectrum of illegal activities and criminal mafias” — chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…
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Zardari wants to use presidential protection in NAB cases
President Asif Ali Zardari has filed for Presidential immunity under Article 248 of the Constitution in two National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases. The clause provides protection to high-ranking state officials from all legal proceedings in court for any action taken by them during their terms in office. In the Park Lane Case, Mr Zardari is…
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Corruption was rampant in PTI’s previous KP government,’ Sher Afzal Marwat
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and lawmaker Sher Afzal Marwat made startling admissions regarding corruption within his party’s previous government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Known for his outspoken demeanor and controversial statements, Marwat recently alleged on an X (former Twitter) space that corruption had reached unprecedented levels during the previous PTI government in KP, with individuals…
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Plastic currency coming soon in Pakistan?
Negotiations between Pakistan and the IMF mission for the next instalment of a vital loan will continue to proceed today. According to sources quoted by Geo news, IMF officials will be briefed on FBR reforms, tax collection and other issues, as well as more immediate measures to increase tax collection in the current financial year.…
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Understanding GSP+ status: What it means for Pakistan’s trade relations
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has vehemently dismissed accusations levelled by Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, labelling them as unfounded and baseless.
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Anti-corruption victory: NAB recovers Rs2.3 trillion, saves $10 billion
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmed announced a significant achievement, revealing that the bureau has successfully recovered an impressive amount of Rs2.3 trillion and saved over $10 billion in savings for the national exchequer. Speaking at an event, he highlighted the necessity of collective efforts in combating corruption, emphasising that every…
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Does the ex-head of Drug Regulatory Authority have a fake PhD?
Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) has lodged a complaint against the ex-CEO of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) for acquiring the position on the basis of a fake PhD degree, reports Geo. Sheikh Akhtar Hussain remained CEO DRAP from 2018 till 2019. FIA has begun searching for Hussain to investigate the matter The findings…
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EU report highlights rights issues and corruption in Pakistan
On Tuesday, the European Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) jointly revealed a monitoring report on Pakistan’s Generalised Scheme of Preference, or GSP Plus.