Corruption is one of the most persistent challenges faced by nations worldwide. It undermines governance, slows economic growth, reduces public trust, and weakens institutions. While it is often viewed as a political or economic issue, corruption is actually a multidimensional problem that affects social, cultural, and administrative structures. Understanding its causes, types, effects, and solutions […]
Anti-Corruption
Pakistan is Progressing! A Positive Outlook on Governance & Anti-Corruption Efforts
Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has released its National Corruption Perception Survey (NCPS) 2025. It is a crucial domestic exercise designed to gauge public perception regarding corruption and institutional performance across the country. While the survey highlights persistent public concerns, its findings reveal several significant, positive shifts that underscore Pakistan’s ongoing trajectory towards better governance, economic […]
China executed former Huarong executive for $156m bribe
BEIJING: China executed Bai Tianhui, the former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings (CHIH), for accepting more than $156 million in bribes, state media reported Tuesday. Read More: ‘SayNoToBribes’: massive anti-bribery drive launched across Punjab Bai was found guilty of offering favourable treatment in project acquisitions and financing between 2014 and 2018. CHIH is a […]
Punjab CM renews strong fight against corruption
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed that eliminating corruption remains one of the government’s highest priorities. She stressed that corruption creates inequality, blocks development, and weakens society, urging immediate and firm action to address it across all public institutions. While marking International Anti-Corruption Day, she highlighted that corruption is not just a legal […]
Pakistan urges youth to lead anti-corruption efforts
PESHAWAR: Pakistan is observing International Anti-Corruption Day on December 8, a day earlier than the UN’s global calendar, reflecting urgency amid the country’s governance challenges. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) aims to spotlight corruption as a structural threat to economic sustainability, institutional credibility, and national competitiveness. Read More: Pakistan’s anti–corruption system “broken,” says IMF Corruption in Pakistan […]
KP CM vows zero-tolerance for corruption, commits to lasting peace
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi on Wednesday vowed to restore and sustain peace in the province “at all costs.” Speaking at a joint darbar of police and civil officers at the Chief Minister’s House, he emphasised that decisions made behind closed doors would no longer be tolerated. Read More: Minister reaffirms commitment […]
IMF report exposes deep governance flaws, elite capture in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment (GCDA) has offered a stark evaluation of Pakistan’s governance, revealing systemic flaws that undermine economic reform efforts. Read More: IMF Reforms Can Boost Pakistan’s Growth The report moves beyond the IMF’s traditional focus on fiscal and monetary policies to examine deeper issues of political patronage, […]
Ukraine anti-corruption units raid Zelenskyy aide’s home
KYIV — Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities on Friday raided the home and reportedly the office of Andrii Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, amid a $100 million energy sector corruption scandal. The searches mark a significant distraction for Kyiv officials already focused on defeating Russia’s invasion and securing foreign support. Read More: Pakistan’s anti–corruption system “broken,” says […]
LHC cancels second FIR in Chaudhry Parvez Elahi kick-backs case
LAHORE — The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday declared FIR No. 42/24 against former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi as legally unsustainable and ordered its cancellation. The decision, delivered by Justice Amjad Rafiq, came in response to a petition challenging the registration of the FIR, which pertained to the alleged development project “Gujrat […]
China Expels Nine Top Generals in Major Anti-Corruption Purge
BEIJING – China’s Communist Party has expelled nine top military generals from both the party and the armed forces in one of the biggest anti-corruption purges in recent years. According to the Ministry of Defence, the officials — many of them members of the Party’s powerful Central Committee — are accused of serious financial crimes […]