By | Dawn Dusk | April 14, 2026
Transparency International Pakistan has called for immediate enactment of the Whistleblower Protection Bill 2025, urging the Prime Minister to intervene to strengthen accountability and ensure protection for those exposing corruption.
In its communication, TIP highlighted that the absence of an effective whistleblower protection law continues to discourage individuals from reporting corruption, as they face risks of retaliation, harassment, and professional consequences.
The watchdog emphasized that establishing a strong legal framework is essential to promote transparency, improve governance, and encourage citizens and public officials to report wrongdoing without fear.
The development gains significance as global institutions, including the IMF, have also underscored the importance of whistleblower protection mechanisms in strengthening governance systems and addressing corruption vulnerabilities in Pakistan.
Meanwhile, the Senate of Pakistan Standing Committee on Law and Justice has already approved the proposed bill, indicating legislative progress on the long-pending reform.
During the committee meeting chaired by Farooq Hamid Naek at Parliament House Islamabad, officials informed members that although a framework exists since 2017, it has remained largely ineffective due to weak implementation.
The proposed bill предусматривает the establishment of an independent commission responsible for receiving complaints, ensuring confidentiality, and safeguarding whistleblowers against victimization.
Lawmakers noted that institutional protection for whistleblowers is vital for restoring public trust and ensuring accountability within state institutions.
Separately, the committee also examined amendments to the Pakistan Penal Code concerning diyat provisions. However, members expressed serious reservations about the proposed financial implications and legal feasibility of the amendments.
Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar cautioned that the proposed changes could impose an excessive financial burden and may not be implemented fairly across cases.
The committee decided to seek further input from the Council of Islamic Ideology and the Ministry of Interior before moving forward.
The renewed demand by TIP reflects mounting pressure on the government to accelerate key governance reforms and align Pakistan’s legal framework with international anti-corruption standards.