Hold Them Accountable :: Corporations
Recent articles from the archives
The Bhopal Tragedy Continues
Lajwanti Khemlani Jun 16, 2008On June 10th a global hunger strike was called to bring justice to Bhopal victims and put the corporation Dow Chemical, to shame, since the Indian government does not seem to be doing its job.
Corruption and Freedom of Press in Pakistan
Shayan Manzar Oct 25, 2007There have been a number of statements lauding the “freedom� of the press accompanied by a grim reminder of the “dark� days under the democratic governments of the 90s. What does the evidence say?
An Alternative Approach to International Development
Thorsteinn Gestsson Sep 24, 2007Although many nations have promised 0.7% of GNI to relieve suffering and secure the enjoyment of basic human rights, no one is able to hold them accountable.
The Recluse
Anand Mahajan Aug 29, 2007The man could easily have taken little more trouble to develop his works, sold the patents and earned millions...
Suo Motu Action Against Corrupt Stock Brokers of KSE
Zoya Khan Aug 22, 2007Investors lost more than $13 billion in stock market crash of March 2005. 88 stock brokers of KSE were found responsible but no action has been taken.
Fake Killings: People as Trophies
Subhash Gatade May 6, 2007The manner in which the fake killing(s) have snowballed into a major embarassment for the ’invincible looking’ Modi regime is for everyone to see.
Indian Corruption Reaches the World
mehul kamdar Feb 17, 2006It was in this atmosphere that Natwar Singh apparently found his calling, a move that would make him some money and later destroy his political career though it is widely believed that he has been made a scapegoat
Samosey mein aloo: why not Laloo?
Farzana Versey Oct 12, 2005Dishonesty and corruption are a part of democratic politics. Laloo is upfront about both. You know where you stand with him, and you know where to place him.
History Does Repeat Itself in Pakistan
Asad A Shah Oct 4, 2005A gory tale of how each government, be it the so called ’democratic’ or a dictator in the guise of democracy, all have one agenda- to stick to power at any and all costs.
Diary of Yar Khan
khurram lalani Sep 1, 2005“I wonder whether we should waste our lives in memorizing the verses of God ... we are wasting our time and depriving our selves from something more pleasant, something more rewarding.'
Running Scared
Shakir Husain Aug 3, 2005The cardinal rule of business everywhere is 'survival of the fittest.' while in Pakistan it is 'survival of the fattest -- and the most connected.'
Fraud and Forgery in Science
Mohammad Gill Aug 2, 2005Fraud and forgery is rare in the science world but it’s there.
The Sugar Coated Shaft
Shakir Husain Jun 9, 2005Why hasn’t any real estate transaction been taxed in this budget? Could it be because everyone in Islamabad is heavily involved in the real estate business? Could it that files are being bought and sold by the mighty of this land that they don’
A Call for Justice
Abrar Akbar Feb 1, 2005More than four weeks have passed since the print media first reported about a gang-rape of a lady doctor, allegedly by military personnel, at Sui. Not a single suspect has been apprehended yet.
Gang-rape in Sui
Malik Imran Jan 20, 2005Outrage is hardly the word, this is just dreadful. So far there are no reports accusing Americans of raping, let alone gang-raping, Iraqi women.
Stop Sleaze
Fawad Ahmad Nov 5, 2004Transparency International recently released a corruption perception index for 145 countries around the world, placing Pakistan much nearer to the bottom than any self-respecting Pakistani would have fancied.
Rangers and the Fishermen
Aziz Narejo Nov 4, 2004The men in uniform are also trying to control the fishing in the Sindh coastal areas bringing misery to poor fishermen who are already facing serious problems and have seen their population significantly depleted in recent years
Where are Pakistan’s Refuseniks and Whistleblowers?
Hassan Nasir Mar 24, 2004In the US, three women have been honoured for exposing corporate crimes as well as critical official lapses. Time magazine named the three women as Persons of the Year 2002.
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