CM gives nod to anti-corruption agency

E-Paper | March 18, 2026

LAHORE: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday gave a green signal for setting up an ‘Anti-Corruption Agency’ in the province as an independent and autonomous institution.

Presiding over a meeting regarding improving performance of the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) here, he formed a high-level committee for recommending legal steps against corrupt practices.

He ordered a study on the best world model for the anti-corruption agency and hiring international consultants for the purpose.

He also sought use of information technology for improving performance of the anti-corruption staff.

The chief minister said a road map containing short, medium and long-term steps to check corruption should be prepared in three weeks and inquiries be completed within the stipulated time.

ACE Director General retired Brig Muzaffar Ali Ranjha briefed the meeting about the working of his department.

Published in Dawn, November 30th, 2016

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kanwarch

Nov 30, 2016 09:33am

After 20 years in power, all of a sudden CM realises that there is corruption which needs to be tackled, well done man, you are genius and even a bigger revolutionary leader than fidel Castro.

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J Ahsan

Nov 30, 2016 09:47am

Could we start with auditing Pindi-Islamabad metro and find out why if was so expensive compared to other countries in the region? If this is a sincere step that should he a good place to start.

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ART KP

Nov 30, 2016 09:49am

If its gonna be the best anti corruption agency then they should go after you first otherwise its juts tax payers money wasted.

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Kamal PASHA

Nov 30, 2016 12:53pm

Another drama by Shariffs.

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Alba

Nov 30, 2016 02:14pm

About three decades too late. The damage has been done.

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