Lahore

A New Chapter in Prison Reform: Punjab Leads with Humanity

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For decades, Pakistan’s prisons have been under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons overcrowding, poor infrastructure, lack of basic rights, and an outdated view of prisoners as less than human. But in recent years, a shift is taking place. Punjab Prisons is emerging as a model of thoughtful reform, where the dignity and basic … Read more

The Sheikhupura Corruption Scandal and the Shadow of Dr. Sohail Tariq

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When a multi-billion rupee financial fraud was uncovered in Sheikhupura’s Public Health and Engineering Department, the entire narrative revolved around clerks, accountants, and contractors. One name kept resurfacing Head Clerk Naeem Akbar, who was declared the mastermind behind the scandal. It was alleged that he, along with his brothers, friends, and officers, caused a loss … Read more