Search results for "corruption"
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IMF Chief favors transparency, as Pakistan braces for political fight over corruption allegations
FEATURED IMAGE above shows Constitution Ave, Islamabad, Photo: By Zacharie Grossen via Wikimedia Commons Managing Director International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde has called Panama and Bahamas Leaks a matter of honesty, transparency and accountability. On the...Oct 26, 2016 1078 0 -
Young people view world full of opportunities; corruption as big problem
The Global Shapers Annual Survey 2016 has revealed a mix of hopes and concerns among young people – with 70% believing the world offers them opportunities for growth and climate change, corruption and lack of accountability as...Aug 29, 2016 1078 0 -
Counting the cost of corruption amid rumbling scandals
As people in developing countries fume over Panama Papers revelations about corruption of their venal elites, a new research paper has said the cost of corruption is wide-ranging, diminishing prospects of economic growth and advancement of societies....May 24, 2016 2931 0 -
What will save Pakistanis society from corruption?
Money has been the Achilles heel of Pakistan politics. Even so-called champions of change are surrounded by the ubiquitous presence of big money investors. Excess baggage of self-respect is slowly being shed. They travel light. There...May 5, 2016 1016 0 -
Afghanistan – corruption and conflict keep stability elusive
As Kabul prepares for direct talks with Taliban to establish legitimacy in the face of insurgency, rampant corruption is fast eroding average Afghanis’ trust in the state and threatening to undermine efforts for sustainable peace. Rated...Feb 25, 2016 831 0 -
Imran Khan’s party wins back control of Pakistan’s powerful Punjab province
Secures15 out of 20 seats in the center of political power...Read MoreJul 18, 2022 571 0 -
Will Imran Khan survive politcal rivals’ no-trust move?
Political tussle and economic woes signal uncertainty ...Read MoreMar 14, 2022 549 2 -
Pakistan pins hope on tech growth amid pandemic economic challenge
Tapping the country's technology potential...Read MoreDec 27, 2021 1046 0 -
Afghanistan wasted the opportunity to transform itself: Scholar
Instead of unifying the country, leaders indulged in corruption...Read MoreJul 25, 2021 2564 0 -
Pakistan PM secures vote of confidence in the lower chamber after Senate debacle
Prime Minister Imran Khan easily won a vote of confidence from the National Assembly, the lower house of the parliament, on Saturday, days after his finance minister’s defeat in this week’s Senate elections. Khan, who is...Mar 7, 2021 648 0