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 …

Written on December 17, 2011 | Posted in Pakistan, Zardari, corruption, unlmitie | Leave a comment

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 …

Written on December 16, 2011 | Posted in Pakistan, US, corruption, guardian, unlmitie | Leave a comment

Mehbooba Mufti accuses National Conference of malgovernance, corruption

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has accused the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference of corruption and malgovernance .

Written on December 14, 2011 | Posted in US, corruption, kashmir, unlmitie | Leave a comment

Anna begins token fast at Jantar Mantar

NEW DELHI: Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare began his day-long token fast at Jantar Mantar to press for a stro

Written on December 11, 2011 | Posted in International, corruption | Leave a comment

A Third Alternative in Pakistan

Extremism, corruption and communalism have brought Pakistan to the verge of bankruptcy. People have lost faith in the two major political parties: the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Pakistan …

Written on December 7, 2011 | Posted in PPP, Pakistan, UN, ban, corruption, unlmitie | Leave a comment

Pakistan, Iran bear ”burden” of Afghan refugees: Bonn conference communiqué

BONN: Afghanistan pledged at a major conference in Germany on Monday to step up the fight against corruption in re

Written on December 5, 2011 | Posted in News, afghan, afghanistan, corruption | Leave a comment

PCB approves new wing to tackle corruption and security

KARACHI: Pakistan s Cricket Board (PCB) will set up a new wing to fight corruption in the sport and ensure securit

Written on December 2, 2011 | Posted in Cricket, Pakistan, Sports, corruption, karachi | Leave a comment

The Surfer: Inside the ACSU

RDJ Edwards interviews former cricket anti-corruption chief in the Cricketer magazine. Condon says there’s no reason to think fixing is widespread now, and says he would be surprised if the number of players that have caused concern reached double figures. By about 2007 cricket was getting complacent and the boards weren’t really listening to the warnings so avidly. They were falling on deaf ears because the sport had been kept relatively clear for six, seven or eight years.But probably the greatest trigger point was the explosion of T20, because it…

Written on November 18, 2011 | Posted in Cricket, Interview, Sports, US, War, ad, corruption, fixing, t20 | Leave a comment

Moonis presents himself for arrest

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Q, Mooni Elahi presented himself for arrest to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) after rejection of his bail petition by the Lahore High Court (LHC) in NICL corruption case on Thursday, Geo News reported. Earlier today, Moonis Elahi, after hearing of the case at LHC, sought permission and went home. Later, he arrived at FIA’s office along with some workers of his party and presented himself for arrest. Talking to media on the occasion, Moonis Elahi said: “It is not like him to run away and that he would face everyone.” He said letting authorities arrest himself no big deal for him and added that it part of his training at home (to respect rule of law). Moonis Elahi said he would prove his innocence before everyone.

Written on March 17, 2011 | Posted in 2011, News, Pakistan, Politics, UN, US, ad, aid, corruption, lahore, media, training, uth | Leave a comment

Kazmi arrested in Hajj corruption case

ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested former religious minister Hamid Saeed Kazmi in Hajj corruption scandal after dismissal of his bail plea by the Supreme Court, Geo News reported on Tuesday. According to Geo News reporter, Supreme Court was hearing extension of bail case of Kazmi. During the hearing lawyer of Kazmi presented his argument but following some solid evidences from FIA the court dismissed his bail plea. Later, FIA arrested the former minister outside the courtroom. (GEO URDU)

Written on March 15, 2011 | Posted in 2011, News, US, ad, corruption, haj, hajj, hamid saeed kazmi, islam, islamabad, scandal, urdu | Leave a comment

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