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Transparency International Pakistan Unveils 54 Governance Reforms to Boost Economic Growth
Karachi, June 3, 2025: Transparency International Pakistan has released a comprehensive report, The Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Assessment for Pakistan, outlining 54 critical governance reform recommendations to bolster economic growth. The report focuses on fiscal governance, financial regulation, and rule of law, emphasizing their role in addressing Pakistan’s economic challenges amid a 37-month, US$7 billion IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF). (View here)
TI Pak report suggests key structural reforms
ISLAMABAD: Transparency International (TI) Pakistan has submitted a comprehensive 67-page Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) Report 2025 to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Pakistan, evaluating the country’s governance and anti-corruption landscape while proposing reforms crucial for economic growth. The report presents wide-ranging recommendations to address structural weaknesses in fiscal governance, public sector accountability and economic regulation (Read More)
Transparency International Pakistan Unveils 54 Governance Reforms to Boost Economic Growth
Karachi, June 3, 2025: Transparency International Pakistan has released a comprehensive report, The Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Assessment for Pakistan, outlining 54 critical governance reform recommendations to bolster economic growth. The report focuses on fiscal governance, financial regulation, and rule of law, emphasizing their role in addressing Pakistan’s economic challenges amid a 37-month, US$7 billion IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF) (View here)
Corporate governance: TIP holds multi-stakeholder dialogue
KARACHI: The Transparency International Pakistan convened a high-level multi-stakeholder dialogue on corporate governance and strengthening disclosure practices by listed companies.
The dissemination event was attended by the representatives of Pakistan’s top companies, regulatory bodies including Competition Commission of Pakistan, Pakistan Stock Exchange, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Human Right, Chambers of Commerce and corporate governance experts. (Read More.)
Transparency International writes to Punjab CM against medicine mafia
Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has written a letter to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressing grave concerns over the widespread presence of substandard, counterfeit, and unregistered medicines in the province’s markets.
According to the 24NewsHD TV Channel, the organisation has demanded comprehensive sampling and testing of all categories of drugs to ensure public safety. (Read More.)
Stakeholders Discuss Strengthening Corporate Reporting at Transparency International Pakistan Forum
Transparency International Pakistan convened a high-level multi-stakeholder dialogue on corporate governance and strengthening disclosure practices by the listed companies.
The dissemination event was attended by the representatives of Pakistan’s top companies, regulatory bodies including Competition Commission of Pakistan, Pakistan Stock Exchange, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Human Right, Chambers of Commerce and corporate governance experts. (Read More.)
Irregularities in health sector: TIP writes letters to all CMs for taking action
ISLAMABAD: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has extended its call for action against irregularities in the health sector to the chief ministers of Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Balochistan, sending them letters pointing out serious concerns.
The letters addressed to the provincial chief ministers with regard to serious irregularities in health sector echoed the issues previously raised with the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister of Punjab (Read More)
Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has called upon the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister
In a formal letter dated 2nd May, 2025, TIP warned that the secretive acquisition of these upstream exploration companies, which hold petroleum concessions in Pakistan, could compromise national interests. The letter urged the government to investigate and, if violations are confirmed, revoke their petroleum rights under Rule 69 of the 2001 Rules. (Read More.)
In letter to PM, TI alleges regulatory lapses, Drug Act violations
ISLAMABAD – Transparency International (TI) Pakistan has sent a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, highlighting alleged regulatory lapses, violations of the Drug Act 2012, and the non-appointment of Federal Inspectors of Drugs (FIDs) within the pharmaceutical sector. (Read More.)
TI writes to PM about ‘violations’ in pharma sector
ISLAMABAD: Transparency International (TI) Pakistan has sent letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, highlighting alleged regulatory lapses, violations of the Drug Act 2012, and the non-appointment of Federal Inspectors of Drugs (FIDs) within the pharmaceutical sector.
Despite the 2017 notification of Medical Devices Rules, manufacturers and importers are allegedly failing to apply for necessary approvals within the stipulated time, submitting incomplete applications leading to repeated delays (Read More.)
IMF seeks to boost NAB, anti-corruption entities for transparency
The economic review talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are progressing, with technical-level discussions concluded for the release of the next $1 billion tranche. Policy-level talks are set to begin on Monday, with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb leading the discussions.
According to sources, the IMF delegation has held multiple meetings with provincial representatives, tax officials, and NAB officials to discuss Pakistan’s economic performance, tax reforms, and governance measures. (Read More.)
Uplift projects: NA body for transparency in fund utilisation
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives stressed the importance of transparency in fund utilisation for mega development projects and prioritising the completion of ongoing initiatives.
The committee met with MNA Syed Abdul Kadir Gillani in the chair at the Parliament House on Wednesday. The committee discussed infrastructure projects, budgetary proposals, and implementation challenges within the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). (Read More)
Punjab government launches inquiry into contract award for ‘Dreams project’
RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has not only stopped work but launched an inquiry into the the award of contract for Developing Resilient Environment and Advancing Municipal Services (Dreams) project Phase-I worth Rs22 billion in Rawalpindi to bring water from Chahan Dam.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) provided $114 million loan to Punjab government to launch four mega projects in the garrison city to provide clean water to the residents and work started on it in October 2024. (Read More.)
Public Accounts Committee raises questions on ‘non-transparent’ process of commercial plots’ auction in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee met on Wednesday to address significant audit objections related to various government departments, including the non-transparent process of auctioning commercial plots by the Capital Development Authority worth Rs37.822 billion.
Terming it controversial, a major audit objection was raised regarding the Capital Development Authority’s non-transparent auction process for commercial plots. While approval was granted for the auction of 29 plots, only 23 were auctioned. (Read More)
Pakistan companies rated moderately transparent in corporate reporting
ISLAMABAD: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) released its Transparency in Corporate Reporting Assessment (TRAC) report, evaluating the transparency of the top 69 publicly listed companies on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (based on market capitalisation). The report assessed these companies across five key areas crucial to fighting and preventing corruption: reporting on anti-corruption programmes, organisational transparency, (Read More)
Pakistan companies rated moderately transparent in corporate reporting
Companies in Pakistan have been classified as moderately transparent in corporate reporting, according to the Transparency in Corporate Reporting Assessment (TRAC) 2024 report by Transparency International Pakistan.The TRAC report evaluated the top 69 Public Limited Companies on the Pakistan Stock Exchange by market capitalization, assessing transparency in key areas regulated under multiple guidelines including the UNGC’s 10th Principle (Anti-Corruption), the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s (SECP) Code of Corporate Governance, (Read More)
Transparency International Pakistan finds companies ‘moderately transparent’ in corporate reporting
Companies in Pakistan have been deemed to be “moderately transparent” in corporate reporting, according to the Transparency in Corporate Reporting Assessment (TRAC) report by Transparency International Pakistan (TIP). According to a statement issued on February 10, the report assessed the top 69 publicly listed companies on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (as per market capitalisation) on their transparency in the disclosure of information (Read More)
Political parties, civil society, academia underscore need for empowering LGs in Sindh
The event disseminated the findings of TI Pakistan report ‘Sindh Local Government District Performance Assessment 2024’ and aimed to foster discussion among political parties, government representatives, elected local government representatives, civil society and academia on the need for enhancing powers, functions and performance of the local government in Sindh province, ensuring that local governments are able to fulfill their mandate as envisioned in Sindh Local Government Act (Amendment) 2023. (Read More)
Funding a fairer future: The role of transparency in financing for development
This summer, the world watched as Kenyans took to the streets in massive protests that were met with violent repression. Sparked by a new tax on everyday essentials, the protests reflected widespread frustration, as many were already struggling with inflation and high unemployment. At the heart of the crisis, however, lies a fraught development financing framework, exacerbated by corrupt (Read More)
Ahsan Iqbal for vibrant media to ensure transparency, public engagement in governmental policies
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday, in a roundtable conference with Pakistan’s foremost journalists and bureau chiefs, outlined the government’s strategic direction under the National Economic Transformation Plan ‘URAAN PAKISTAN.’ (Read More).
RTI Holds Workshop On “Climate Change, Mitigation, Adaptation, And Social Accountability
PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 8th Jan, 2025) Right To Information (RTI) is not merely a legal tool but a key that unlocks citizens engagement into governance. By granting access to information, it ensures transparency and openness in government initiatives for mitigating Climate Change as it bounds institutions to provide citizen-requested information within the stipulated time period. (Read More)
DIG Headquarters Reviews Recruitment, Orders Transparency
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th Dec, 2024) Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Headquarters/Security, Muhammad Jawad Tariq, chaired a meeting with senior police officers on Wednesday at the Central Police Office (CPO) to review the ongoing recruitment process within the Islamabad Police and discuss administrative improvements. (Read More)
The KPIC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Transparency International- Pakistan to extend collaborative efforts in ensuring merit and openness in public affairs perform by public entities.(View here)
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Transparency International Pakistan has published The Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Assessment for Pakistan. The report introduces a comprehensive set of governance reform recommendations designed to address key areas important for economic growth namely: (1/3) pic.twitter.com/eNdHKo9Tiy
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