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Mohan Guruswamy | Panama Papers: Nothing done; no questions asked

Now Panama is synonymous with offshore corporations and assured secrecy

18 Apr 2023 12:07 AM

Aishwarya Bachchan is the daughter-in-law of superstar Amitabh Bachchan. (Photo: PTI/File)

ED summons actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Panama Papers leak case

The ED has been probing the case since 2016 when the global leaks came to light

20 Dec 2021 12:28 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. (PTI)

Imran Khan gets court notice for defamation filed by Nawaz Sharif's brother

Khan had alleged that Shahbaz Sharif offered him USD 61 million to withdraw the Panama Papers case in Supreme Court against Nawaz Sharif

06 Jun 2020 1:12 PM

Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. (AFP)

Two more corruption cases against Nawaz Sharif

Five corruption cases have been launched against the former Pakistan PM since his ouster from the office by the Supreme Court in July 2017

16 May 2020 10:49 AM

The 67-year-old supermarket tycoon was accused of spying on some 150 opponents between 2012 and 2014 as well as using state resources in the pursuit, including $13 million in equipment which subsequently disappeared. (Photo: File /Representational)

Panama ex-president Martinelli acquitted of espionage, corruption

The case marked the first time a Panamanian former president was tried in criminal court.

10 Aug 2019 4:20 PM

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange speaking at a news conference in central London. His arrest reignites a debate about Assange, former computer hacker and founder of WikiLeaks, being a journalist or not. (Photo: AP)

WikiLeaks – Journalism or not?

A look at the complicated case of WikiLeaks, trying negotiate its status in intricate structures of the media world.

12 Apr 2019 6:11 PM

More than 100 media organisations participated in the investigation, which uncovered accounts in tax havens held by 140 politicians.

Tax take from 'Panama Papers' probes exceeds USD 1.2 billion: report

Britain has recouped some USD 253 million, France USD136 million and Australia USD 93 million.

03 Apr 2019 2:41 PM

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

India-Pak ties difficult with Nawaz sentencing

The unfolding political scenario in our neighbouring country will doubtless be absorbing.

08 Jul 2018 12:02 AM

The Pakistan SC had, on July 28 last year, disqualified Sharif from holding the office of the prime minister and had asked the NAB to file references against the Sharif family in connection with corruption cases against them. (Photo: AP)

Nawaz owned London flats while holding public office, IO tells court

Imran Dogar, the Investigation Officer, said that Sharif was the actual owner of the Avenfield properties since 1993.

03 May 2018 3:19 PM

Last August, co-founder Jurgen Mossack acknowledged the firm had closed most of its offices abroad after its damaged credibility caused business to flounder.

'Panama Papers' law firm shuts down operations

A smaller group would continue working to address requests from authorities and other public and private groups.

15 Mar 2018 4:57 PM

Three corruption cases were filed against 68-year-old Sharif and some of his family members on September 8. (Photo: File)

Rich, richer, richest: Ousted PM Nawaz Sharif’s assests worth Rs 58 mn

The cases include Avenfield properties, Azizia & Hill Metal Establishment, and Flagship Investments.

18 Feb 2018 6:08 PM

A five-member bench of the Supreme Court, on July 28, had directed National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to file references against Sharif and his three children. (Photo: File)

Pak minister accuses judicial system of planning Sharif ouster

Pak's Supreme Court disqualified Sharif as PM after an inquiry into the 2016 Panama Papers which linked his family to offshore companies.

23 Jan 2018 4:59 PM

Advocate Azhar Siddiqi filed the petition in the Lahore High Court, stating that Abbasi's comments on the judgement amounts to committing contempt of court. (Photo: AP)

Lahore HC issues notice to Pak PM for anti-judiciary remark on Panama papers

The court issued notices to Abbasi, the federal government and PEMRA and sought their replies by the next hearing scheduled for January 15.

13 Jan 2018 3:50 PM

The former premier, who had left for Saudi Arabia on December 30 amid reports of a ‘deal’ between the embattled Sharif family, returned to the country Tuesday. (Photo: File)

Panama Papers scandal: Nawaz Sharif appears in court for hearing

So far 10 witnesses have recorded their statement on behalf of the prosecution.

03 Jan 2018 1:40 PM

Sharif’s two previous stints in power were also cut short, including by a military coup in 1999, but he returned from exile to win a resounding victory in general elections in 2013. (Photo: File)

Ousted Nawaz Sharif selects brother as successor, Shahbaz Sharif to run for PM

Nawaz Sharif’s resignation on Friday has plunged the nuclear-armed nation into political turmoil after several years of relative stability.

21 Dec 2017 7:23 PM

The NAB failed to convince the court why it took so long to challenge the high court verdict. The court after several days of hearing the case issued a short order and rejected the appeal to reopen the case. (Photo: File)

Pak SC refuses to reopen another corruption case against Nawaz Sharif

Sharif resigned as prime minister in July after the Supreme Court disqualified him over undeclared income.

15 Dec 2017 6:33 PM

The three references against the Sharif family are related to the Al-Azizia Company and Hill Metal Establishment, Flagship Investment Ltd and the Avenfield properties. (Photo: AP/File)

Accountability court adjourns hearing against Sharif in Panama Papers case

The court had on November 8 rejected a plea by Sharif to club his cases after which he challenged the decision in the Islamabad High Court.

04 Dec 2017 1:29 PM

Dar was indicted on September 27 in a corruption case linked to the Panama Papers case, but he continued to serve as finance minister amid strong criticism from Opposition parties. (Photo: AFP)

Pak Finance Minister indicted in Panama Papers granted leave for health

The government issued two notifications Wednesday after Prime Minister Abbasi approved Dar's leave application.

23 Nov 2017 6:03 PM

The Income Tax Department has slapped criminal charges under the new anti-black money Act and launched fresh assessment of stashed offshore income against over half-a-dozen Indian entities named in the Panama Papers.

Panama Papers: Taxmen slap criminal charges under anti-black money Act

Sources said the tax department has ordered fresh assessment and also re-assessment of the income of these entities.

19 Nov 2017 6:20 PM

Three cases were registered by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on September 8 against Sharif, his children and son-in-law in the Accountability Court Islamabad, following the July verdict by the Supreme Court. (Photo: AP)

Panama Papers: Nawaz Sharif, family can soon be barred from leaving Pak

He resigned as prime minister in July after the country’s Supreme Court disqualified him over undeclared income.

18 Nov 2017 8:01 PM

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