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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)
Public voices heard in KP transparency drive
Peshawar – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Energy & Power Department conducted an online E-Khuli Kachehri under Secretary Power Nisar Ahmed’s chairmanship to enhance transparency and address public concerns. Participants actively shared their issues, and immediate solutions were directed by department authorities. Senior officials, including Special Secretary Irfan Wazir, Additional Secretaries Shah Fahad and Abdul Haseeb, and heads of PEDO, KPOGCL, Electric Inspectorate, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Transmission and Grid Company, also attended. (Read More)
RTI empowers journalists for climate reporting
Peshawar – The Right to Information (RTI) law empowers journalists to access authentic data for investigative reporting on climate-related issues, enabling effective reporting that serves the public interest and promotes transparency in the utilization of public funds. Farah Hamid Khan, Chief Information Commissioner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Commission (KPIC), highlighted this while addressing a session on RTI for journalists. The session was part of a workshop titled Intersection of Climate Policy & Journalism (Read More)
Journalists urged to benefit from RTI law
PESHAWAR: Farah Hamid Khan, Chief Information Commissioner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Commission (KPIC) on Thursday delivered a session on RTI to journalists.She spoke at a workshop titled “Intersection of Climate Policy and Journalism: Empowering Journalists for Informed Reporting”.It was arranged by Transparency International-Pakistan (TI-P) in collaboration with KPIC, here. (Read More)
G20 Rio declaration emphasises resource mobilisation but ignores corruption, risks exacerbating inequality and poverty
G20 countries could become even greater havens for dirty money as the world faces uncertain future 19 November 2024, Rio de Janeiro – In the Rio Summit declaration released on Monday night, G20 leaders appear to have found common ground on multiple critical problems, from progressive taxation to measures to alleviate poverty and promote peace. However, Transparency International warns that, without addressing corruption and dirty money (Read More)
Bridging climate governance gap: a roadmap for COP29 and beyond
Pakistan stands at the crossroads of climate vulnerability, facing the harsh consequences of a crisis it did not create. Despite contributing a mere 0.8 percent to global greenhouse gas emissions, the country ranks among the top 10 most vulnerable to climate change.
This vulnerability translates into devastating consequences, with average annual losses exceeding USD 4 billion due to floods, droughts, and glacial melt – events directly linked to the actions of the highly industrialized world. (Read More)
TIP writes to KPT about PPRA rules’ ‘violation’
ISLAMABAD: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has pinpointed the ‘alleged’ breach of PPRA rules by the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) for the establishment of LPG plant and storage facility within the notified limits of the port.
This has been disclosed by the Transparency International, Pakistan in its letter dispatched on October 22, 20224 to Syed Syedain Raza Zaidi, Chairman, Karachi Port Trust. (Read More)
TI publishes report on data disclosure of climate-related depts
KARACHI: Transparency International Pakistan has published an assessment of the State of Data Disclosure of Climate Related Departments at the federal and provincial levels.
The report assesses the proactive disclosure practices by 59 departments across the country as mandated under Access to Information laws. (Read More)
CCP’s efforts progress in promoting fair competition, enhancing market transparency
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has made substantial progress in its efforts to promote fair competition, dismantle cartels, and enhance market transparency across the economy. Under the leadership of its newly appointed chairman Dr Kabir Sidhu, the CCP has refocused on resolving legal backlogs, strengthening its enforcement framework, and implementing proactive reforms that are reshaping the competitive landscape in Pakistan. (Read More)
Experts call for transparent use of climate funds in Pakistan
Experts at a workshop today called for transparent use of climate funds in Pakistan so that projects aimed at tackling climate change could be shored up successfully to safeguard people and the county. Pakistan is ranked as the 5th most vulnerable country to climate change, as the country’s yearly climate change losses has reached $4 billion, said Kashif Ali, Executive Director, Transparency International Pakistan (Read More)
Experts Urge Transparency in Climate Funding to Safeguard Pakistan’s Future
Pakistan, ranked as the 5th most vulnerable country to climate change, is facing devastating losses of $4 billion annually. At a recent workshop, experts emphasized the need for transparent use of climate funds to support projects tackling climate change effectively. Kashif Ali, Executive Director of Transparency International Pakistan, highlighted the severity of the issue, citing the destruction of 80% of crops in Sindh during the 2022 floods, affecting 30 million people. (Read More)
Malir Expressway: LG dept rejects allegations of procurement violations
The Local Government & Housing Town Planning Department has firmly rejected allegations of procurement violations in the construction of the Malir Expressway Project (MEX/MEW).
The accusations, which claim that the project’s bidding process caused an estimated Rs27.5 billion loss to the national exchequer, were described as baseless and unfounded, said a statement issued by department on Friday. (Read More)
Govt Issues State-Owned Enterprises Guidelines to Enhance Governance, Transparency
The notification stated, “Pursuant to sub-section 3 (ii) of Section 4 of the State-Owned Enterprises (Governance and Operations) Act, 2023, and in alignment with Paragraph 26 of the State-Owned Enterprises (Ownership and Management) Policy, 2023, we are issuing the enclosed “State-Owned Enterprises (C-Level Appointments) Guidelines 2024” for your immediate attention and implementation (Read More)
وفاق اور صوبے موسمیاتی تبدیلی پراجیکٹس میں شفافیت یقینی بنائیں، ٹرانسپیرنسی
لاہور(آصف محمود بٹ ) ٹرانسپیرنسی انٹرنیشنل پاکستان کی رپورٹ میں وفاقی و صوبائی حکومتوں سے کہا گیا ہے موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے پراجیکٹس میں شفافیت کے لئے ’’پیپرا رول 47‘‘ پر عملدرآمد کو یقینی بنایا جائے جبکہ ایسا نہیں ہورہا۔ٹرانسپیرنسی انٹرنیشنل پاکستان کی جانب سے کلائمیٹ فنانس بجٹنگ اور اس کی شفافیت کے حوالے سےمنعقدہ ٹریننگ پروگرام میں پیش کی جانے والی رپورٹ میں کہا گیا کہ پنجاب میں کوئلے سے چلنے والے پاور پلانٹس لگاتے وقت کاربن کاسٹ کا حساب نہیں لگایا گیا جس کی وجہ سے یہ پلانٹ ماحولیات کے لئے خطرہ بن رہے ہیں
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پنجاب : موسمیاتی تبدیلی کی پالیسی 2024 کے لیے جامع سفارشات پیش
ٹرانسپیرنسی انٹرنیشنل پاکستان نے وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب محترمہ مریم نواز شریف کو ایک خط لکھا ہے جس میں پنجاب میں موسمیاتی تبدیلی کی تازہ ترین پالیسی 2024 کا مسودہ تیار کرنے کے عمل کو شروع کرنے کے لیے صوبائی حکومت کی کوششوں کو سراہا ہے۔ انسداد بدعنوانی کے اقدامات خاص طور پر شفافیت، احتساب اور اسٹیک ہولڈرز کی شمولیت کے حوالے سے، جو کہ صوبے میں جامع اور شفاف آب و ہوا کی کارروائی کے لیے اہم ہے۔
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E-procurement system successfully running in 27 ministries, 280 public depts to ensure transparency
ISLAMABAD – The e-procurement system under the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is successfully being implemented in 27 ministries and 280 public departments in order to check millions of corruption and tax evasion during the procurement process. (Read More)
کراچی میں محکمہ پارکس کے ٹھیکوں میں بےقاعدگیاں، ٹرانسپیرنسی انٹرنیشنل کا نوٹس
کراچی(اسٹاف رپورٹر)بلدیہ عظمیٰ کراچی محکمہ پارکس میں ٹھیکوں میں مبینہ بے قاعدگیوںپر ٹھیکیداروں کی شکایت ،ٹرانسپرنسی انٹرنیشنل نے نوٹس لے لیا منیجنگ ڈائریکٹرسیپرا کو خط لکھ کر کہا ہے کہ اگر کوئی بےقاعدگی ہوئی ہے تو اس کا ازالہ کیا جائے اور شکایت کنندہ کو کام ایوراڈ کیا جائے واضح رہے بلدیہ عظمی کراچی کے محکمہ پارکس اینڈ ہارٹیکلچر میں گذشتہ ماہ تقریباً 50کروڑ روپےلاگت کے ترقیاتی کاموں کے ٹینڈر کئے گئےتھے
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Transparency International stresses adoption of whistleblower protection laws
Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) on Saturday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other government officials, urging them to address the delay in enacting Whistleblower Protection Acts at the federal and provincial levels. TIP has written letters to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, provincial chief ministers, the Senate Chairman, and the Speakers of the national and provincial assemblies regarding the delay in enacting Whistleblower Protection Acts. (Read More)
DUBAI UNLOCKED: URGENT NEED FOR ENHANCED OVERSIGHT OF UAE’S ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING EFFORTS
he Dubai Unlocked investigation reinforces the need for ongoing scrutiny of efforts by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to prevent and detect dirty money being invested in the country, Transparency International said today. Authorities in the UAE should now investigate the revealed cases and take action if there is suspicion that properties were purchased with proceeds from corruption or other crimes. (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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