Pakistan PM agrees to appear on contempt rap

ISLAMABAD (AFP) – Pakistan's beleaguered premier said Monday he would appear in court to face a contempt notice served on him for failing to re-open corruption cases, amid a crisis likely to …

Pakistani PM Charged with Contempt in Court, Crisis Escalates

Islamabad, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) brought charges on Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani for refusing to reopen cases of corruption against President Asif …

The Surfer: The Mervyn Westfield story

Mervyn Westfield’s conviction is an important breakthrough in the fight against cricket corruption, writes Nick Hoult in the Telegraph. He also notes how easily the wrong-doings could have slipped through unnoticed. Westfield’s crimes would probably have remained undetected if it had not been for his inability to keep his secret quiet. There was no fake Sheikh or £150,000 tabloid sting in this case. Westfield confided in a team-mate, who followed anti-corruption guidelines issued to all cricketers in England and reported the matter to the management at Essex….

A Pakistani Spring Imran Khan's 'Tsunami' Brings Hope

Pakistani former cricketer turned politician Imran Khan waves to supporters during a public meeting in Karachi. Khan ramped up the anti-corruption message at a rally of over 100,000 people in …

Pak SC warns govt about amnesty law

Pakistan’s supreme court warned the government of action if its verdict on amnesty law, which granted immunity to politicians and bureaucrats in corruption cases, was not implemented by …

Saudi Arab to stamp out misuse of funds

RIYADH: New anti-corruption regulations are coming into effect which will stamp out misuse of funds in all governm

Implement amnesty law or face action, Pakistan SC warns govt

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Supreme Court warned the government of action if its verdict on amnesty law, which granted immunity to politicians and bureaucrats in corruption cases, was not implemented …

Indian parliament braces for graft bill showdown

NEW DELHI: The Indian government was to submit two key bills to parliament Thursday, including anti-corruption leg

New Pakistan scandal sets alight old tensions

Since assuming the presidency in Pakistan three years ago, Asif Ali Zardari has been hit with allegations of poor governance and corruption, watched his coalition government fall apart and has even …

bombs, spies and wild parties

After seven tumultuous years reporting from Pakistan, Guardian correspondent Declan Walsh reflects on the inspiring figures, the jaw-dropping landscapes, the deep corruption – and the day the …

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