Accountability rush
ASSETS have become a four-letter word in Pakistani politics. Let talk begin of the ‘assets’ of anyone well known, especially in politics, and chances are it will not end well…
Power and accountability
RECENT political developments have made one thing very clear: Pakistani citizens lack the knowledge of how various government institutions function. Hence, they are prone to believing the disinformation peddled by…
Senate body demands accountability for delay in lecturers’ reinstatement
The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training directed the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training to provide updated information and hold accountable those responsible for the…
Need for reforms and accountability
Corruption will continue to thrive until justice systems can punish wrongdoing and keep governments in check. When justice is bought or politically interfered with, it is the people that suffer.…
Impartial accountability of all
Accountability is a key component of effective governance. It not only strengthens the foundations of democracy but also helps towards improving efficiency of government operations. Likewise, transparency provides essential and…
The accountability question
Lately, Pakistan’s superior judiciary has been in the limelight due to various legal, constitutional, and political developments in the country. There is discourse around some much-needed judicial accountability. In this…
Accountability amendments
Amendments in the National Accountability Ordinance, (NAO) 1999 (XVIII of 1999) through the National Accountability (Second Amendment) Act, 2022 are in conformity with constitutional commands and various verdicts of the…
Accountability fails again
WITH the passage of drastic amendments to the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999, by the two Houses of parliament last week, the failure of yet another project to hold effective and impartial accountability…
Courting the courts
MODERN democratic states generally operate through three distinct branches ie the legislature, the judiciary and the executive, with distinct areas of work. In some democratic states, especially the ones practising…
Accountability woes
Our religion and the founder of our country both have many examples for us to follow when it comes to accountability. Unfortunately, we have followed a sad path of decline.…
