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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)
Transparency International Calls For Adoption, Enforcement Of Whistleblower Protection Laws
PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 22nd Jun, 2024) Transparency International (TI) Pakistan has stressed upon parliamentarians at Federal and provincial levels to give attention attention towards the enactment of Whistleblower Protection Acts in the country.In a press statement issued here on Saturday (Read More)
TIP urges Pakistan to adopt, enforce whistleblowers protection laws
ISLAMABAD: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has asked the government of Pakistan to adopt and enforce whistleblower protection laws at federal and provincial levels. Transparency International Pakistan has called upon the prime minister, provincial chief ministers, chairman Senate and speakers of National and provincial assemblies, seeking attention towards a delay in the enactment of Whistleblower Protection Acts at the federal and provincial levels in Pakistan, stated a press release issued by TIP on July 22. (Read More)
TI calls for enforcing whistle-blower protection law
The Transparency International (TI) Pakistan has stressed upon parliamentarians to give attention towards enactment of the Whistleblower Protection Acts in the country. In a statement issued on Saturday, the TI Pakistan noted that effective whistleblower protection laws are essential for the progress of integrity, eliminating corruption from the country and fostering an environment where citizens can report misconduct without fear of retaliation. (Read More)
TI calls for enforcement of whistleblower protection laws
Peshawar – Transparency International (TI) Pakistan has stressed upon parliamentarians at federal and provincial levels to give attention towards the enactment of Whistleblower Protection Acts in the country. In a press statement issued here on Saturday (Read More)
ٹرانسپرنسی انٹرنیشنل پاکستان کا شیخ ایاز یونیورسٹی شکارپور کے ساتھ یوتھ کلائمٹ ایجوکیشن اینڈ فیلو شپپروگرام کا آغاز
ٹرانسپرنسی انٹرنیشنل پاکستان کا شیخ ایاز یونیورسٹی شکارپور کے ساتھ یوتھ کلائمٹ ایجوکیشن اینڈ فیلو شپ پروگرام کا آغاز 29 مئی، 2024 ، شکارپور ٹرانسپرنسی انٹرنیشنل پاکستان نے شیخ ایاز یونیورسٹی شکارپور کے ساتھ یوتھ کلائمٹ ایجوکیشن اینڈ فیلو شپ پروگرام کا آغاز کیا ہے۔ اس فیلوشپ کا بنیادی مقصد یونیورسٹی کے طلبا کو کلائمٹ چینج کے چیلنجز کو سمجھنے
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LAHORE: A Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) official, Zohaib Dogar, was arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for allegedly receiving a bribe of Rs100,000 from a consumer seeking restoration of electricity connection.
The official was caught red-handed, and the FIA team confiscated the bribe money, which was later confirmed to match the note numbers provided by the complainant. This incident is part of an ongoing operation by the FIA against corruption and overbilling in Lesco, which has led to the arrest of several senior and junior officers in recent days. (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)
ICC upholds Pakistan’s jurisdiction in oil dispute.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has affirmed Pakistan’s jurisdiction in a legal dispute within the oil and gas exploration sector. Frontier Holdings Limited (FHL), a subsidiary of Jura Energy Corporation, failed to fulfil its investment commitments in the field, resulting in the forfeiture of its rights. Subsequently, FHL challenged this decision in an international court to reclaim its rights under the petroleum concession agreement. (Read More)
Improving the climate governance framework.
EDITORIAL: Transparency International Pakistan’s (TIP’s) latest findings, that the country faces losses worth $4 billion annually due to the impact of climate change, underscore the urgent need for a comprehensive climate governance programme aimed at mitigating the economic challenges posed by global warming and devising policies that foster climate resilience. (Read More)
Pakistan loses $4bn annually due to climate change, says TIP report.
The TIP on Thursday released its report “Financing Climate Action: Enhancing Effectiveness and Transparency in Pakistan’s Climate Governance Frameworks”.
According to a TIP press release, the report is an assessment of existing frameworks driving climate governance in Pakistan with an aim to identify areas of improvement and implementation gaps, specifically focusing on transparency, inclusiveness and effectiveness of the country’s response to climate change at the federal and provincial levels. (Read More)
موسمیاتی تبدیلیوں سے پاکستان کو سالانہ 4 ارب ڈالر کا نقصان ہوتا ہے، ٹرانسپیرنسی
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عالمی ادارے ٹرانسپیرنسی انٹرنیشنل نے رپورٹ جاری کرتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ موسمیاتی تبدیلیوں سے پاکستان کو سالانہ 4 ارب ڈالر کا نقصان ہوتا ہے، جبکہ پاکستان کا شمار موسمیاتی تبدیلیوں سے متاثرہ پہلے دس ممالک میں آتا ہے۔
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ماحولیاتی تبدیلیاں، پاکستان کو سالانہ 4؍ ارب ڈالرز کا نقصان ہوتا ہے، ٹرانس پیرنسی
پاکستان کے موسمیاتی نظم و نسق کے فریم ورک میں تاثیر اور شفافیت میں اضافہ‘‘ ہے۔ ٹی آئی پی کی پریس ریلیز کے مطابق، یہ رپورٹ پاکستان میں موسمیاتی نظم و نسق کے موجودہ فریم ورکس کا جائزہ ہے جن کا مقصد خصوصاً شفافیت، جامعیت، اور موسمیاتی تبدیلی کیخلاف ملک کے ردعمل کی تاثیر کو مد نظر رکھتے ہوئے وفاقی و صوبائی سطح پر بہتری اور عملدرآمد میں پائے جانے والے خلاء کی نشاندہی کرنا ہے۔ ٹی آئی پی کے مطابق، رپورٹ میں کہا گیا ہے کہ پاکستان کو موسمیاتی تبدیلی سے پیدا ہونیوالے واقعات کی وجہ سے اوسطاً 4ارب ڈالرز کا سالانہ نقصان ہو رہا ہے،
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FIA summons ex Chairman WAPDA General (r) Muzammil in Rs1454m corruption case
FIA’s anti-corruption circle Lahore region has summoned former Chairman WAPDA lieutenant general (r) Muzammil Hussain in Rs1454 million corruption case, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to Federal Investigation Agency’s notice, former chairman WAPDA was asked to appear personally before FIA’s anti-corruption circle Lahore on March 22.(Read More)
KPIC, TIP sign MoU to promote open governance The screenshot from a video released on Feb 29, 2024
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Commission (KPIC) and Transparency International-Pakistan (TIP) have joined hands to promote open governance. The KPIC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Transparency International-Pakistan (Read More)
TI, UoP launch youth climate fellowship….In a landmark collaboration aimed at empowering the youth to tackle environmental challenges.
In a landmark collaboration aimed at empowering the youth to tackle environmental challenges, the University of Peshawar (UoP) and Transparency International have come together to initiate the Youth Climate Fellowship Program. This significant partnership was solidified with the signing of a Letter of Agreement (LOA), marking a new chapter in climate governance education and sustainable development efforts.(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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