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March 4, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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LHC Rawalpindi Bench Declares Anti-Corruption Court’s Verdict Null and Void

Rawalpindi: Justice Sadiq Muhammad Khurram of the Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench has overturned the sentences issued by the Anti-Corruption Court Rawalpindi. The court ordered the release of Haq Nawaz Abbasi, Raja Shahid Ahmed, Tehsildar Malik Safdar and Patwari Aurangzeb. In its detailed verdict, the honorable court stated that, according to the forensic report, there was no overwriting or tampering with the documents. Without evidence of forgery, the prosecution’s claim of document manipulation was baseless. The verdict further mentioned that, according to the revenue records, no fraud was detected in the land transactions. The official revenue record did not support

February 11, 2025

Raja Furqan Ahmed

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Pakistan’s Corruption Perception Index drops by 2 spots in 2024: Transparency International

Pakistan’s position on the 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) has dropped by two spots, falling from 133rd place in 2023 to 135th out of 180 countries, as reported by Transparency International on Tuesday. The CPI, which is released annually, ranks 180 countries and territories based on their perceived levels of public sector corruption. The scale ranges from zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). Pakistan’s score also decreased by two points, from 29 in the 2023 CPI to 27 in 2024, further highlighting concerns about corruption within the country. Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) clarified that it does not participate in

February 4, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Court to announce verdict in Ramzan Sugar Mills case on Feb 6

LAHORE: A Lahore anti-corruption court reserved its verdict in the Ramzan Sugar Mills reference filed against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza Shehbaz. The court is set to announce its decision on Feb 6 after both parties completed their arguments. The hearing was conducted by Accountability Judge Sardar Muhammad Iqbal Dogar. Defence lawyer Amjad Pervez argued that the construction of the drainage channel in question was not approved by then CM Shehbaz Sharif but by the Punjab cabinet for the betterment of the area. The defence lawyer further said the case against Shehbaz and Hamza was politically motivated. On the

January 30, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Shahzad Akbar, Farah Khan’s passports blocked

The Interior Ministry has ‘blocked’ the passports of absconders in the £190 million scandal. According to reports, the ministry has blocked the passports of former SAPM on accountability, Shahzad Akbar and close friend of former first lady, Farah Khan as part of the ongoing investigation. The move comes after the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) formally requested the ministry to block the passports of the accused through an official letter sent on January 28. It is to be noted here that the PTI founder and his wife were given jail sentences by Rawalpindi accountability court Judge Nasir Javed Rana in the

January 28, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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NAB issues advertisement to collect complaints regarding alleged fraud in Bahria Town Karachi

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has issued a public advertisement inviting applications from citizens who believe they have fallen victim to fraudulent activities by Bahria Town Karachi. The Bureau is currently investigating allegations of widespread financial fraud and embezzlement within the real estate development project. As outlined in the advertisement, NAB is specifically seeking complaints from individuals who claim to have been deceived or whose funds have been misappropriated. Victims are encouraged to submit their complaints, along with relevant documentation, within a 30-day period. Applications can be submitted through post, email, or directly via the NAB website.

January 25, 2025

Raja Furqan Ahmed

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Malik Riaz will be extradited back to Pakistan, says journalist Hamza Azhar Salam

LAHORE: Renowned investigative journalist and editor of The Pakistan Daily, Hamza Azhar Salam, has asserted that property tycoon Malik Riaz will be extradited to Pakistan to face justice. Speaking at a press conference, Salam emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law, stating, “No matter how powerful someone is, they must be held accountable.” He noted that previous governments had remained silent on Malik Riaz’s alleged misconduct, underscoring the need for accountability. “Our duty is to speak the truth, and we bow only before Allah, not before Malik Riaz,” Salam remarked, reiterating the journalist’s commitment to uncovering corruption and