{"id":10752,"date":"2026-04-14T11:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alacpakistan.com\/event2024\/?p=10752"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:27:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:27:19","slug":"transparency-international-pakistan-calls-for-immediate-enactment-of-whistleblower-protection-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alacpakistan.com\/event2024\/2026\/04\/14\/transparency-international-pakistan-calls-for-immediate-enactment-of-whistleblower-protection-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Transparency International Pakistan Calls for Immediate Enactment of Whistleblower Protection Law"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By | Dawn Dusk<\/a> | April 14, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proposed bill \u043f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u0443\u0441\u043c\u0430\u0442\u0440\u0438\u0432\u0430\u0435\u0442 the establishment of an independent commission responsible for receiving complaints, ensuring confidentiality, and safeguarding whistleblowers against victimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lawmakers noted that institutional protection for whistleblowers is vital for restoring public trust and ensuring accountability within state institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The committee decided to seek further input from the Council of Islamic Ideology and the Ministry of Interior before moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The renewed demand by TIP reflects mounting pressure on the government to accelerate key governance reforms and align Pakistan\u2019s legal framework with international anti-corruption standards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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