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Jan-Mar 2013
Volume XXV
The Government can only have for its aim one objective – how to serve the people, how to devise ways and
means for their welfare, for their betterment. What other object can the Government have?
Quaid e Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah
From the Editor’s Desk
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Procurement Watch
With the national elections looming in the picture, it appears to be the most rational and
logical time to take stock of the political and social dilemmas that have continued to plague
the Pakistani nation since its birth on August 14th, 1947.
For a country established on the Quaid’s ideology of “equality of manhood and belief in
fraternity, equality and liberty for all, the history of democracy in the country presents a
dismal picture.
Since the 1970 democratic elections held in the country to the upcoming elections of 2013,
the ideal of a sovereign, free and truly democratic Pakistan continues to remain a distant
dream. The true spirit of democracy and the ideals of the visionaries of Pakistan have been
completely lost at the hands of the pervasive corruption that has seeped its way into the
very fabric of the country’s society, culture, and politics.
If one looks closely enough, the actual reason that
has prevented democracy and the Rule of Law from
truly flourishing in Pakistan has been the rampant
corruption across all vital institutions of the
country, including the public and private sector
organizations that also find themselves conducting
business in an environment riddled with unethical
and illegal actions, and where kickbacks, bribery,
extortion, and preferential treatment have become
established norms.
Corruption is the biggest threat to democracy in
Pakistan today. It has undermined citizens’ trust in
the rule of law with practices of political kickbacks,
undeclared taxes and overseas bank accounts.
The sorry state of affairs can be perceived from the fact that in the 66 years of the country’s
independence, the government of President Zardari has been the first democratically elected
government to have completed its five year tenure and the nation is looking forward to the
rarity of a democratic transition not threatened by a military coup.
As Pakistan finds itself at a crucial juncture, the prevalence of democracy, not just in name,
but in its actual spirit and principle needs to be implemented. A non - corrupt, unbiased,
dedicated, dynamic, and visionary democratic leadership is the need of the hour to regain the
trust of the citizens and provide them with a forum that effectively listens to and solves their
problems and instills the lost hope of a prosperous, secure, strong, and enlightened Pakistan.

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Transparency International is striving to curb the corruption in Public Sector. The
corruption in most of the Government sector is due to the failure of transparent
procurement process. Most of the Public sectors are being involved in corrupt
practices which lead to loss in Nation’s economy.
Procurement Watch
Transparency International Pakistan has
signed MOU with the Benazir Income Support
Programme (BISP) on 3rd
January, 2013. By
signing MOU, BISP availed TI-Pakistan
expertise to maintained complete
transparency in procurement process.
In the start of the year 2013, many Public Sectors seek Transparency International
Pakistan expertise and have signed Memorandum of Understanding for transparent
procurement process.
MOU signed on 28th
February, 2013 between
Lahore Development Authority and
Transparency International Pakistan for
implementation of Integrity Pact and
monitoring of tender process ensuring
transparent procurement.
Transparency International Pakistan has also signed MOU with German Business
Forum on 1st
March, 2013 and with NADRA on 25th
March, 2013.
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Anti-Fraud Hotline’s observed a steady operational trend this quarter, with over 4,000
answered calls that yielded over 350 complaints pertaining to projects funded by USAID.
In this quarter a major workshop was conducted by Transparency International Pakistan
in collaboration with USAID under Anti-Fraud Hotline program, in Islamabad Serena Hotel
on the 28th
of January 2013.
The workshop was exclusively conducted to impart to the participants that were mainly
implementing partners and sub grantees of USAID, the importance of preventing,
detecting and reporting of fraud in USAID funded programs in Pakistan.
The workshop was addressed by a panel of nine speakers, with an opening speech by the
chief guest Mr. John Conly, Mission Director USAID/ Pakistan. The workshop was
attended by over 150 participants from over 50 different organizations.
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Anti-Fraud Hotline cherished some major advancements in the open investigations that
were triggered due to its reporting.

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Investigation Leads to Correction of Noncompliance.
In mid-2012 OIG investigated allegations of conflicts of interest against a
senior official of the Aurat Foundation, a Pakistani NGO implementing
USAID’s Gender Equity Program. Investigation revealed that Aurat
Foundation did not have a conflict-of-interest policy as required by its
cooperative agreement with USAID. OIG notified USAID/Pakistan of this
noncompliance, and the Aurat Foundation established the required policy
in December 2012.
Head of Sindh Rural Support Organization, a Local USAID
Implementing Partner resigned, following OIG Investigation.
In December 2012, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) resigned in connection
with a yearlong OIG investigation into reports of mismanagement, theft,
and corruption in USAID funded projects. In May 2012, USAID proposed
SRSO for debarment. A final decision on that matter is pending.
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As ALAC’s fifth year comes to a close, we reflect on our achievements and
successes.
In the last quarter of ALAC’s fifth year, 172 new clients were recorded in our
database. The numbers of complaints generated by these clients were 217. The
reason for the disparity between the number of clients and the complaints is simply
because a client has made more than one complaint. Out of the complaints
registered, 75 of them have been turned into cases. In these instances, ALAC has
given legal advice to clients or written to the concerned authorities to resolve these
matters.
TI Pakistan is proud to say that in this quarter there were four successful cases and
24 partially successful ones.
To bring transparency and accountability in the public services and to fight
corruption, ALAC has been working on the general awareness of the public on
corruption as its advocacy plan. The general public does not know the vast, and
sometimes complicated, definitions of corruption. They have misconceptions and ill-
informed interpretations of it. More than ever before, it has become imperative
that the correct picture of corruption is promoted to the general public, so that
they can actively participate in rooting out this menace from society.
Through mass mobilization, further
progress can be made to resolve major
issues. In Punjab, Sindh, Khyber
Pakhtunkwa and Balochistan provinces a
number of kutcheries (communal
gatherings), corner meetings and
training workshops have taken place.
In these gatherings, the people were
told about the menace of corruption,
how corrupt practices were affecting
them and the future of their children
and what to do about it.
They were also enlightened with
information gathered from our previous
campaigns, specifically those related to
‘FIR awareness’ and ‘Ghost Schools’.
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In another corner meeting carried out by
the same organization, the focus was on
the children of the area. They were told
about the importance of education and
subsequently about the corruption in the
education sector.
Mass Community Organization,
Nankana (Punjab)
This one-day informal meeting was
held on 19th
February 2013 and a
total of round about 30 participants
were gathered for it. Different
people discussed what it meant to
live in a corrupt society
Al Falah Society, Jauharabad (Punjab)
This one day seminar was held in Bambool
village, Noorpur tehsil in Punjab with around
50 participants. Rang Ali Shah, the General
Secretary of Alfalah Society, Jauharabad,
welcomed the participants and told them
about the objective of the gathering.
Mr. Muhammad Tahir, an advocate, told the
spectators that we are facing the worst type
of corruption where without bribery
government officials cannot even provide
ordinary services to the common people.
“This system is very deep rooted and is
prevalent at all levels; from the clerk to the
secretary, majority of them are involved in
this evil,” he explained.
In this quarter, 21 events were organized by the ALAC. The details of some of these
events are as follows:
According to Noor Din, Tehsil Coordinator CSN, Noorpur, our governance structure is
centralized which promotes corruption. He went on to say, “Local government is the best
form of governance which encourages the participation of people which ultimately reduces
the chances of corruption.”
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Painting competition organized by ALAC (for more info visit
http://www.alacpakistan.com/twu_competition.php
1st place: Summiaya Zahir (Class 7) from
The Lyceum, Lahore (LGCS)
2nd place: Alisha Jabbar (Class 7) from
Roots School System, Rawalpindi
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Also an Essay Competition was organized by ALAC in different universities. Following
are the students of winning Essays.
3rd
place: Muhammad Adeel Qureshi (Bachelors Media Studies and
Communication) from Greenwich University, Karachi
2nd
place: Siraj-ul-Haq (Department of Psychology) from University of Peshawar
1st
place: Fatima Khalil (MS Islamic Banking and Finance) from The International
Islamic University, Islamabad
3rd
place: Huda Noman (Class 6) from
International Islamic Grammar School,
Islamabad

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Mr. Sohail Muzaffar visited Islamabad for signing of MOU between TI-Pakistan and BISP
on 3rd
January, 2013
Mr. Sohail Muzaffar and Mr. Adil Gilani had a meeting with Minister of Law and Justice &
Finance Minister on 22nd
January 2013
Mr. Saad Rashid attended Humanitarian Assistance Workshop at Nairobi, Kenya on 23rd
to
25th
January 2013
TI-Pakistan Participated in Policy Dialogue on “Role of Government and Regulators in the
Gas Sector of Pakistan” at Consumer Rights Commission of Pakistan on 30th
January 2013.
Mr. Adil Gilani attended seminar as a Guest Speaker on “How to Control Corruption in
Pakistan” organized by Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, in Seminar on” How to Control
Corruption in Pakistan” on 31st
Jan 2013
TI- Pakistan and USAID conducted a workshop on “"Fraud Awareness and prevention”
2013” in Islamabad on 30th
Jan 2013.
TI- Pakistan conducted a seminar “Curbing Corruption in the Private Sector” on 8th
February 2013 at Hotel Marriot.
Mr. John Conly, Mission Director of USAID Pakistan and Mr. Randy Hat Field visited TI-
Pakistan office on 15th
February 2013.
Mr. Adil Gilani and Mr. Sohail Muzaffar visited Punjab for signing of MOU between TIP
and Lahore Development Authority on 28th
February, 2013
Mr. Sohail Muzaffar and Mr. Saad Rashid and visited Karachi for signing of MOU between
TI-Pakistan and German Business Forum on 1st
March, 2013
Ms.Julie Belson and Mr.Shaukat Ali, from USAID visited TI-Pakistan office on 12th
March,
2013
Mr. Saad Rashid presented a paper in the conference on Promoting Integrity and
Accountability in Kathmandu Nepal on March 14-15, 2013
Mr. Sohail Muzaffar visited Karachi for signing of MOU between TI-Pakistan and NADRA
on 25th
March, 2013
Mr. Sohail Muzaffar visited Islamabad for signing of MOU between TI-Pakistan and
NADRA on 25th
March, 2013
TI-Pakistan ALAC Conducted a workshop on how to write a complaint at Karachi
University on 28th
March 2013
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