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Posts tagged Corruption
Indian parliament braces for graft bill showdown
Dec 22nd
NEW DELHI: The Indian government was to submit two key bills to parliament Thursday, including anti-corruption leg
Politics and the shadow of Dynasties and Lineage
Dec 20th
A reliance on family-based patronage systems and dynastic tendencies ensures that the nature of our democratic process comes into question from time to time. When people aren’t talking about governance and corruption, they talk about ‘the same old trie…
Not So Incredible India
Dec 16th
For decades India was building up an image of modernism and growth. From aspiring BPO companies to Bollywood flicks, Indian brands were descending on the world, especially in the West.
With corruption, poverty and atrocities against the minorities swe…
Zafar Qureshi suspended again; notification issued
Jul 5th
ISLAMABAD: Additional Director General FIA, Zafar Qureshi has been suspended once again and the notification to this effect has also been issued, Geo News reported.
Only a few days back the Supreme Court had ordered reinstatement of ADG FIA Zafar Qure…
Why PPP will be re-elected in 2013
Jul 5th
http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/6773/why-ppp-will-be-re-elected-in-2013/
Grand alliance in India against corruption
Jul 4th
NEW DELHI: An all-party meet on Sunday agreed that a strong and effective anti-corruption bill should be brought in the monsoon session of the Indian parliament with consensus on maintaining the supremacy of parliament and established procedures, t…
William, Kate head east in Canada
Jul 4th
CHARLOTTETOWN: Prince William and wife Catherine were set for a day of dragon boat races and search and rescue drills in eastern Canada Monday after two protest-filled days in French-speaking Quebec.
The British royal couple arrived for a private rece…
ISI link with Haqqani network should be acknowledged: McCain
Jul 4th
WASHINGTON: US Senator John McCain on Sunday said the role of ties between Afghan insurgents and Inter Service Intelligence agency (ISI) needed to be acknowledged.
“We have to deal with Pakistan on a basis of realism, that there are connections betwee…
Role of Supreme Court in Pakistan
Jul 4th
by Shaukat Masood Zafar
The Supreme Court has a special role to play in Pakistani system of government. It has two fundamental functions. On the one hand, the primary role of the Supreme Court is to interpret the Constitution and the law and to ensure …
NICL scandal: Zafar Qureshi reassumes charge
Jul 3rd
ISLAMABAD: Additional DG FIA Zafar Qureshi has reassumed charge of investigation officer of the team probing NICL corruption case, while the issue of transfer of others members has taken a serious turn, Geo News reported on Saturday.
According to the …
