Journalists, policy experts, and development practitioners convened at the Media Coalition Meeting titled “Population Stabilisation and Resource Allocation: Media’s Role in Promoting Accountability,” organised by the Population Council in collaboration with UNFPA. The meeting underscored population stabilisation as a central economic and development priority and called for stronger, sustained public investment in family planning and […]
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Capital Flight, Trust, and the Question of Accountability in Pakistan
“Money does not suddenly leave a country-it leaves when trust disappears.” This sentence captures the core reality of Pakistan’s ongoing economic challenges. Recent discussions, including statements by Mohsin Naqvi, have once again highlighted the issue of capital being moved abroad. While the recovery of overseas assets is important, it is merely a symptom of the […]
No Bailout Bloc: Pakistan Pushes Borrower Accountability
Pakistan is in the middle of a storm that it did not create. On one front, it is quietly mediating between Washington and Tehran, persuading the United States and Iran to talk face?to?face after half a century of silence. On the other front, it is juggling debt, inflation, fuel shortages and a reform programme overseen […]
Illicit Financial Flows versus Accountability in Pakistan
Money laundering in Pakistan has been a tenacious challenge, undermining governance and eroding public trust. One such recent case involves Dr Fazeela Abbasi. According to media reports, she is being investigated in a large money laundering case involving billions of rupees. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has reportedly taken action and reopened inquiries. This shows […]
Selective Accountability
Pakistan does not suffer from a shortage of scandals. It suffers from a shortage of consistency. The latest allegations surrounding Dr Fazeela Abbasi have once again exposed that fault line. According to investigators, around Rs25 billion moved through 22 bank accounts linked to her, with funds allegedly routed to Dubai and the United States and […]
Pakistan sees marginal improvement in corruption index ranking
Pakistan has recorded a slight improvement in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, with its score rising by one point and its global standing showing a marginal shift, according to Transparency International’s latest report released on Tuesday. Pakistan’s CPI score increased from 27 in 2024 to 28 in 2025, reflecting a modest improvement in perceptions […]
FPCCI, in Collaboration with Ipsos, Launches Pakistan’s First Indigenous “Index of Transparency and Accountability (iTAP)”
Islamabad, February 3, 2026, The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), in collaboration with Ipsos, today officially launched Pakistan’s first homegrown survey, the Index of Transparency and Accountability in Pakistan (iTAP), during a launch ceremony held at the FPCCI Capital House, Islamabad, at 11:00 AM. FPCCI, in Collaboration with Ipsos, Launches Pakistan’s […]
Durefishan Saleem urges accountability after Gul Plaza fire
Actor Durefishan Saleem has spoken out strongly following the deadly fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza, saying public grief can no longer be met with rehearsed condolences and delayed responses, and calling for accountability from the city’s leadership. Read More: Dur-e-Fishan Saleem marks 30th birthday with gratitude amid loss In an Instagram post shared after the incident, […]
FIA dismisses 6 officers, penalises 13 over corruption
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken disciplinary action against 19 officers and officials for corruption, abuse of authority, and negligence, the agency announced on Friday. Director General Riffat Mukhtar Raja said the measures aim to strengthen transparency and professional standards within the department. Read More: Seven FIA officers face disciplinary action over corruption charges Six officials were […]
KP vows accountability for delayed public complaints
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi on Thursday warned that officials who delayed action on public complaints will face accountability, saying negligence in service delivery would no longer be tolerated. He stressed that prompt complaint resolution was a top priority and aligned with the provincial government’s “Awam ka Ehsaas” vision. Read More: KP CM […]