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5th February 2010
PIA and TI Pakistan Sign MOU?
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together and enhance the element of transparency in PIA's procurement processes. PIA Managing Director Capt Mohammad Aijaz Haroon and TIP Chairman Syed Adil Gilani signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organisations. PIA has always strived to maintain complete transparency in its commercial processes and will like to enhance the scope of TIP's involvement in its commercial procurement by inviting TIP to conduct surveillance audits. staff report
1st February 2010
7th YinG Workshop was held on the 29th and 30th of January, 2010 at Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur

The seventh Youth in Governance Workshop was held on the 29th and 30th of January , 2010. The venue was the Auditorium of Shah Abdul Latif University,Khairpur.More...

UNCAC Day Seminars held on 9th December 2009 with CBO's

Transparency International Pakistan and its partnership in all four provinces observed the United National Convention Against Corruption Day on 9th December 2009 More...

United Nations anticorruption day lecture at Dadabhoy Institute

United Nations' (UN) International Anti-Corruption Day was observed on the 9th of December, 2009, Wednesday, across the globe including Pakistan with the aims of raising public's awareness against corruption and the steps that the public can take to counter this evil.More...

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ALAC Global Workshop Holiday Inn Berlin 23rd to 27th November 2009

Sixty participants came from Asia, Pacific Islands, Europe, Africa and South America belonging to 43 National Chapters attended a 5 day "Global ALAC Workshop: Raising the Bar", was held in Berlin between 23rd to 27th November 2009. Pakistan was represented by Nargis A. Mirza, ALAC Project Coordinator.More...

Transparency International Pakistan recommends approval of Draft CCP Bill or re-promulgation of CCP Ordinance on or before 28 November 2009
Karachi 24th November 2009: Transparency International Pakistan has noted with concern that the Competition Commission of Pakistan Ordinance, 2007 is neither approved by the National Assembly as a bill, nor re-promulgation as an Ordinance.

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6th Poster Painting Prize Distribution Ceremony & Exhibition on "Child's View of Corruption"
The 6th Prize Distribution Ceremony and exhibition of Poster Painting on Child's View of Corruption was held at the Arts Council, Karachi on 27th October, 2009. The event, organized by Transparency International-Pakistan More...
3rd YinG Debate Competition at the Govt. Girls Degree College, Quetta Cantt
Transparency International-Pakistan, under its Youth in Governance Programme, held a debate Competition on the subject 'Can corruption be eliminated from our society' at the Govt. Girls Degree College, Quetta Cantt on October 20th, 2009. More...
'KUTCHERY' at Khaskheli Goth, district Badin

A KUTCHERY(communal gathering) was held in Haji Hashim Khaskheli Goth, district Badin, on 14th October 2009 in collaboration with the Fundamental Human Rights and Rural Development Association 'FHRRDA' More...

Transparency International–Pakistan organizes a seminar on "Corruption in the private sector-Causes & Remedies"

Transparency International-Pakistan arranged a seminar on "Corruption in the Private Sector-Causes & Remedies" at Hotel Marriot on 10th October, 2009. The seminar began with an opening address by the Chairman, Mr. Syed Adil Gilani on major issues regarding corruption and its wide practices in the Private Sector of the country. More...



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Punjab Government has notified Public Procurement Rules 2009
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Prize Distribution of 5th Poster Painting Ceremony Exhibition on "Child's View of Corruption"
The 5th Prize Distribution Ceremony and Exhibition of Poster Paintings on Child's View of Corruption was held at Govt. Girls High School, Kotri on 21st August, 2009. The event, organized by Transparency International – Pakistan (TI-P), was sponsored by Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation and USAID. Detail...
In 2008, Transparency International (TI), the Berlin-based NGO, in its Corruption Perception Index (CPI) ranked Pakistan at 134 of the 180 countries TI surveyed. According to Syed Adil Gilani, Chairman TI Pakistan: Corruption, defined as ‘Misuse of authority for private gain' impacts the poor disproportionately. Corruption hinders economic development, reduces social services, and diverts investments in infrastructure, institutions and social services. Moreover, it fosters an anti-democratic environment characterized by uncertainty, unpredictability and declining moral values and disrespect for constitutional institutions and authority. He said that at this point of time, the only solution to Pakistan financial crises is an open government system to implement good governance and transparent Rule of Law,and fully independent Judicial System, which permits the citizen to follow up cases of maladministration.
Capacity Building and Training Workshop at Hotel Marriott, Karachi on 10th August, 2009

The Capacity Building and Training Workshop was held at Hotel Marriott, Karachi at Crystal Ball on the 10th of August, 2009. It was held in collaboration with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority 'PPRA'. The Seminar was held to eliminate or erase the confusions that Exist in public procurement affairs which are mostly untouched due to their controversial nature addressed by different PPRA officials.

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Corruption in Punjab, Baluchistan down:Up in Sindh, NWFP says TI Survey

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Seminar 'Why Private Sector Compromises on Corrupt Practices' at Hotel Avari Towers on 21st July, 2009

The private sector seminar was held on 21st July 2009 at the Avari Towers, Indus Suite. It was organized jointly by Transparency International Pakistan and S.I.T.E Association of Industry. The attendees were the guests invited to the event, representatives from both the public and private sectors, and the speakers at the event. Both print and electronic media coverage was provided throughout the seminar. Detail...

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Seminar on 'Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre'
The ALAC seminar was held on 16th July 2009 at the Avari Towers, Indus Suite. The attendees were the guests invited to the event, representatives from various NGOs related to the cause of advocacy, and the speakers at the event. Both print and electronic media coverage was provided throughout the seminar.Detail...

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Fourth Youth in Governance Lecture "Corruption in Public Offices" at University Law College, Quetta on 14th July, 2009
The fourth YinG Club lecture by Transparency International – Pakistan was held at the University Law College, Quetta on 14th July, 2009. The topic of the lecture was "Corruption In Public Offices". The speakers for the lecture were Justice (Rtd) Fazal ur Rehman, Principal University Law College, Barrister Adnan A. Kasi, Social Worker Mr. Anwaar ul Haq Kakar and the Vice Principal University Law College Mr. Zakir H. Jadoon.Detail...
Workshop at AMRDWO New Saeedabad

A workshop was held at the office of AMRDWO, New Saeedabad (close to Hala) on 10th July 2009. It was conducted by Nargis A. Mirza, Assistant Project Co-ordinator of Transparency International Pakistan.Detail...

Transparency International Pakistan-Annual Members' Meeting 22nd June, 2009
The Annual Members' meeting of TI-P took place at the Hotel Avari at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, 22nd June, 2009 in Karachi. Detail...

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KUTCHERY at Kuchlak, Quetta
An open "Kutchery" (discussion) was held on 25th May 2009 at Malik Cambridge Secondary High School in Kuchlak by Transparency International Pakistan with collaboration with its partner Kuchlak Welfare Society 'KWS'Detail...

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Transparency International – Pakistan Organizes 2nd Ying Debate Competition 'Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely'
Transparency International-Pakistan, under its Youth in Governance Programme, held a debate Competition on the subject 'Absolute Power Corrupts absolutely' at the International Islamic University, Islamabad on May 6th, 2009. The debate was inaugurated by the Director General, International Islamic University, Mr. Zakir Muhammad Johar. In his inaugural speech. Mr. Johar appreciated TI-Pakistan's efforts to raise the awareness of youth against corruption. Detail...

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Transparency International Pakistan calls HOPO Act as National Reconciliation Act, and demands for setting up of an Independent Accountability Commission for all parliamentarians, civilian and armed forces officers and judiciary
Karachi 27 April 2009: The bill of Holder of Public Office(Accountability) Act,2009, to repeal NAB Ordinance 1999 is a vague bill, made only for the elected parliamentarians, excluding civil servants, local government members, and armed services, and is actually National Reconciliation Act, a continuation of NRO. The bill requires major modifications. It begins with wrong notion, as it defines the aim as to repeal the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999 and to enact new law of Accountability. The aim is for establishing an Independent Accountability Commission to eradicate corruption, as has been committed by major political parties PPP, PML(N) and PML(Q), in their election manifesto in 2007. Detail...

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Transparency International Pakistan launches its Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre (ALAC)
Transparency International Pakistan launched the opening of its Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre in Karachi. On this occasion Mr Syed Adil Gilani, Chairman of the Board of Trustees briefly explained the salient features of this program.




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6th Youth in Governance Workshop at Quetta
The Sixth Youth in Governance Workshop was held on the 7th and 8th of April, 2009 was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Masoom Yasinzai Vice Chancellor University Of Balochistan at the Auditorium of the University Law College, Quetta. The participants of the workshop were the students from the University of Balochistan, University Law College, Balochistan University of Information & technology, AL-Hamd University & Gov. Girls Degree College, Quetta. Gender equality was kept in mind while inviting students along with the coordinators from various institutions and faculties of the University of Balochistan. A total of about two hundred students participated in the workshop. Guests from educational institutions, media and local NGOS also participated in the workshopDetail...

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Workshop at Kuchlak Welfare Society -KWS on 6th April 2009 in Quetta
On 6th April 2009 a workshop was arranged at Kuchlak Welfare Society, Quetta for raising awareness about corruption and its evil effect on society. Volunteers and associated members of this NGO attended it. Ms. N.A. Mirza and Mr. Naseem Ahmed Siddiqui conducted the workshop. It was well attended. 98% of the participants were females. A lively question answer session took place. The participants had a lot of ideas. They were amazed at the topic being discussed as this was totally a new field for them and they had not heard of any organization working on creating awareness on Corruption and Bribery. At the end of the session there was a lot of discussion taking place amongst them and the resolves to spread this message among the masses

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Workshop At Fundamental Human Rights and Rural Development Association-FHRRDA On 27th March 2009
27th March 2009 a visit to Badin was made to conduct a workshop at Fundamental Human Rights and Rural Development Association. Volunteers and associated members of this NGO attended it. Dr. N.I. Khowaja and Ms. N.A. Mirza conducted the workshop. It was well received by the audience who wholeheartedly participated in it. A lot of ideas were floated to counter corruption and bribery. The participants appreciated the initiative of TI-P and welcomed it as the need of the hour.
Initial Visit to AMRDWO
On 26th March 2009 a visit was made to Al Mehran Rural Development and Welfare Organization, New Saeedabad for an initial evaluation. They cover the District of Matiari having a population of 615,885. One of the schools run by them was visited and we found the set up to be commendable. Later we went to a village to meet members of a Male and a Female Community Organization ‘CO'. The female CO was four years old and running quite satisfactorily
3rd Ying Club Lecture on "Politics And Corruption In Education Sector" Held on 21st March 09 at University of Faisalabad
The Subject lecture delivered by professor Shaukat Ali Arshad Head of Textile Engineering Dept was intended to raise the awareness of young people especially university students regarding corruption and politics in the education sector. It was attended by students of university of Faisalabad as well as other universities and institutions in the region. Dr. Zafar M. Khalid Director NIBGE Faisalabad, the chief guest appreciated the holding of lecture by transparency international Pakistan. He presented a Plaque to the speaker on behalf of transparency international while a university shield was presented to the chief guest

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Transparency International Pakistan calls on the Government of Pakistan to re-instate the deposed judges
Karachi, 14 March, 2009. Transparency International Pakistan calls on the Government of Pakistan to re-instate the deposed judges who were unconstitutionally dismissed on November 3rd 2007 by the than Chief of Army Staff, General Pervez Musharraf, and immediately stop intervention in Media

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Commissioner Multan takes assistance of Transparency International Pakistan for Transparent Tendering
At a simple ceremony on Saturday afternoon, Commissioner Multan Syed Muhammad Ali Gardezi, signed an MOU with Syed Adil Gilani, Chairman Transparency International Pakistan.Commissioner Multan has taken the assistance of Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) for transparent tendering.

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Workshop on Human Rights, Gender and Gender Concepts
A two-day workshop was held at the Hotel Avari in Karachi on the 4th and 6th of February, 2009. This was a training workshop to inform the employees at Transparency International Pakistan about basic human rights and gender issues, its evolution, and how to employ human rights in TI-P. Detail...
Outcomes Monitoring Workshop
A two-day workshop was held at the Hotel Avari in Lahore from the 27th and 28th of January, 2009. The workshop was hosted by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation on ‘Outcomes Monitoring'. Detail...
Seminar on Adoption of Anti Bribery Principles in the Private Sector
A seminar was held at Hotel Marriott on 15th January, 2009 on ‘Adoption of Anti Bribery Principles in the Private Sector'. This seminar was organized by Transparency International Pakistan and BASF Pakistan(Pvt) Ltd. The Chief Guest of the seminar was Engr. Elahi Bakhsh Soomro, Ex speaker of the National Assembly

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Bribe Payers index 2008
Transparency International BPI 2008 Ranks Public Works Contracts & Construction Companies of Russia, China, Mexico and India as the biggest bribe payers in World
Press Conference (Corruption Perception Index 2008)

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Pakistan urgent Need is for the Coalition Partners to work together for Pakistan
Transparency International Pakistan congratulates collation partners and the nation on the successful elimination of 8 and half years of dictatorial regime, and peaceful transaction from army rule to democracy in Pakistan, which will be completed with the election of new President on 6th September 2008
13th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC)
Hosted by: The Government of the Hellenic Republic
Organised by: Transparency International
Transparency International Greece
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Release of GCR 2008: Corruption in the Water Sector
Transparency International Pakistan held a press conference on the release of GCR 2008 on June 25th at the Karachi Press Club. About 40 journalists from the electronic and print media were present. Syed Adil Gilani addressed the press conference and presented the salient features of the GCR 2008. He discussed the Pakistan Country report in details. Later he answered the questions by the journalist on the GCR 2008 and corruption in Pakistan.
TI-Pakistan assists City District Government Rawalpindi to set e-complaint centre
Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan MNA, inaugurated the complaint centre at the office of City District Government Rawalpindi on 24th June 2008 at 3 pm. In his inaugural speech, he appreciated the assistance of TI-Pakistan in setting of this centre. He said that the Punjab Government will see the benefits to the citizens of Rawalpindi and will set up such centres in all the districts of Punhab. More....

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Pakistan faces Serious Corruption Challenges in the coming years
Transparency International calls on the Government of Pakistan to re-instate the deposed judges who were unconstitutionally dismissed on November 3rd 2007
The Annual Meeting of Transparency International (TI) Asia Pacific chapters, held in Manila, Philippines, calls on the Government of Pakistan to reinstate the deposed judges who were unconstitutionally dismissed on 3 November 2007

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