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China trying to manage exposure of corruption online
China toughens Internet restrictions after a slew of corruption rumours flood online debate.
China toughens Internet restrictions after a slew of corruption rumours flood online debate.
8th May, 2013
Herald exclusive: PML-N, PTI are neck and neck
However, expert survey indicates that PML-N and PPP are ahead of PTI in the election race.
However, expert survey indicates that PML-N and PPP are ahead of PTI in the election race.
28th April, 2013
Battle for NA seats may continue beyond May 11
At least six candidates of the PPP, PML-N, and PTI are facing cases for alleged wrongdoings.
At least six candidates of the PPP, PML-N, and PTI are facing cases for alleged wrongdoings.
15th April, 2013
Ghauri to appeal against PCB decision
“It’s a one-sided decision and I am not happy with this decision,” Ghauri said.
“It’s a one-sided decision and I am not happy with this decision,” Ghauri said.
4th April, 2013
Food contract process in PIA raises eyebrows
Corruption continues to weaken Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), and this time it is the food department which is causing loss of billions of rupees.
Corruption continues to weaken Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), and this time it is the food department which is causing loss of billions of rupees.
31st March, 2013
PTI will bring peace to the country once in power: Imran
Speaking at a public rally in Mingora, Imran Khan said that his party will solve the problems affecting the country and give protection to its people.
Speaking at a public rally in Mingora, Imran Khan said that his party will solve the problems affecting the country and give protection to its people.
31st March, 2013
In Pakistan underworld, a cop is said to be a king
"The chaos in Karachi provides criminal gangs cover and corruption provides an incentive to continue that chaos."
"The chaos in Karachi provides criminal gangs cover and corruption provides an incentive to continue that chaos."
27th February, 2013
Bono sings of progress in war on poverty, corruption
Bono embraced his inner nerd, as he made a case that extreme poverty could be eliminated by the year 2030 with the help of technology.
Bono embraced his inner nerd, as he made a case that extreme poverty could be eliminated by the year 2030 with the help of technology.
13th February, 2013
No place for corrupt people in judiciary: SHC CJ
Merit in appointment of judges is the key to dispensation of justice. It is better to keep the posts of judges vacant rather than appoint corrupt people to these posts.
Merit in appointment of judges is the key to dispensation of justice. It is better to keep the posts of judges vacant rather than appoint corrupt people to these posts.
12th February, 2013
India removes telecom case prosecutor over leaked tape
Indian police have removed a key prosecutor in the country's biggest corruption trial after he was allegedly heard on a leaked tape discussing courtroom strategy with the accused.
Indian police have removed a key prosecutor in the country's biggest corruption trial after he was allegedly heard on a leaked tape discussing courtroom strategy with the accused.
7th February, 2013
‘20 corruption cases detected in steel mills in five years’
Thirty-five officials of the Pakistan Steel Mills and several associated trading companies have, in the past five years, been involved in cases of corruption.
Thirty-five officials of the Pakistan Steel Mills and several associated trading companies have, in the past five years, been involved in cases of corruption.
25th January, 2013
Documentary indicts Philippine justice system
The film is named after the phrase Larranaga repeats to himself, “give up tomorrow”, whenever he comes close to despair.
The film is named after the phrase Larranaga repeats to himself, “give up tomorrow”, whenever he comes close to despair.
10th January, 2013
Ex-chief of Ogra nabbed in Abu Dhabi
A NAB insider said a team was leaving for Abu Dhabi on Thursday to obtain custody of Sadiq, who is expected to be brought to Pakistan ‘in 48 hours’.
A NAB insider said a team was leaving for Abu Dhabi on Thursday to obtain custody of Sadiq, who is expected to be brought to Pakistan ‘in 48 hours’.
24th December, 2012
Startup Pakistan
What does Pakistan bring to the global table, and can the tech sector play a role in it’s reinvention?
What does Pakistan bring to the global table, and can the tech sector play a role in it’s reinvention?
15th December, 2012
65pc of graft blamed on Punjab govt
ISLAMABAD, Dec 14: After two days of hard hitting on the issue of corruption, the National Accountability Bureau on Friday turned its guns on the Punjab government, holding it responsible for 65 per cent of total corruption in the country
ISLAMABAD, Dec 14: After two days of hard hitting on the issue of corruption, the National Accountability Bureau on Friday turned its guns on the Punjab government, holding it responsible for 65 per cent of total corruption in the country
14th December, 2012
Protest in Senate against NAB chairman’s statement on corruption
Some senators strongly protested during Friday’s session against a statement made earlier by the NAB chairman over the corruption in the country.
Some senators strongly protested during Friday’s session against a statement made earlier by the NAB chairman over the corruption in the country.
14th December, 2012
NAB chief raises graft estimate to Rs13bn
The NAB chief dismissed the government’s reaction over his statement about the level of corruption in the country on Thursday, raising the estimate to Rs13 billion a day, or Rs5 trillion a year.
The NAB chief dismissed the government’s reaction over his statement about the level of corruption in the country on Thursday, raising the estimate to Rs13 billion a day, or Rs5 trillion a year.
13th December, 2012
Tax evasion, corruption allegations, and Qamar Zaman Kaira
Are the appalling figures justifiable for the so-called system of democracy in Pakistan and its people?
Are the appalling figures justifiable for the so-called system of democracy in Pakistan and its people?
13th December, 2012
Pakistan loses up to seven billion rupees daily to corruption: NAB chief
NAB chairman Fasih Bokhari said the number was "the average data" but did not explain how he had calculated the losses in monetary terms.
NAB chairman Fasih Bokhari said the number was "the average data" but did not explain how he had calculated the losses in monetary terms.
13th December, 2012
Corruption allegations: Govt plans to fight ‘media campaign’
The federal cabinet formed a four-member committee comprising ministers for information, defence, law and finance to come up with a report within a fortnight on allegations of corruption against the government.
The federal cabinet formed a four-member committee comprising ministers for information, defence, law and finance to come up with a report within a fortnight on allegations of corruption against the government.
