ISLAMABAD: Punjab’s Anti Corruption Establishment (ACE) has sought a record of the controversial Ring Road Project (RRP), falling in the limit of Islamabad, from the Capital Development Authority (CDA).
Besides, both Punjab and Islamabad have completed survey for starting the road to link Motorway (M-I) with G.T. Road near Tarnol.
Sources said a few days ago Punjab’s Anti Corruption Establishment had sought record of the Islamabad portion of the ring road project from CDA.
“Yes, we were asked by the anti-corruption department to share correspondence between CDA and the Punjab government and record of the Rawalpindi Ring Road project. Only a small portion of two kilometers of the ring road falls in the limit of Islamabad and on the direction of prime minister we have decided to give this portion of the road to CDA ,” said a CDA board member .
Vacant seats to be filled to boost efficiency of ACE
July 20, 2021
LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to fill the vacant seats in order to enhance the efficiency of Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE). The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Irum Bukhari at the Civil Secretariat here Monday.
Director General ACE Gohar Nafees, Additional Secretary Admin Zenab Khan, Deputy Secretary Establishment Kamran Khan and others attended the meeting. The ACS directed to ensure merit policy while recruiting officials on priority basis so that pending cases could be disposed of rapidly.
The officers’ requisitions are pending with Police, Prosecution, Communication & Works, Irrigation and Planning & Development, she said and added the representatives of departments should also be called in the next meeting to overcome shortage of officers.
ACE launches inquiry against Punjab EPA officials for mega fraud July 19, 2021
LAHORE: The Anti-corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab on Saturday launched an inquiry against Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials over their alleged involvement in a mega fraud.
Despite the weekly holiday on Saturday, the Punjab ACE summoned seven EPA officials while the EPD secretary was directed to provide all relevant material.
The Punjab EPA remained under criticism for not just its failure in fulfilling its responsibilities but also for the corrupt practices of its officials at almost all levels. The ACE launched the recent inquiry to probe mega frauds in the EPA after EPD Secretary Zahid Hussain wrote a letter in which he highlighted mega frauds, corruption and several irregularities being continued in the EPA.
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ACE launches inquiry against EPA officials for mega fraud
July 18, 2021
LAHORE: The Anti-corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab on Saturday launched an inquiry against Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials over their alleged involvement in a mega fraud.
Despite the weekly holiday on Saturday, the Punjab ACE summoned seven EPA officials while the EPD secretary was directed to provide all relevant material.
The Punjab EPA remained under criticism for not just its failure in fulfilling its responsibilities but also for the corrupt practices of its officials at almost all levels. The ACE launched the recent inquiry to probe mega frauds in the EPA after EPD Secretary Zahid Hussain wrote a letter in which he highlighted mega frauds, corruption and several irregularities being continued in the EPA.