Corruption is the abuse of rights for personal gain, negatively affecting the economy

and politics. The term Corruption Index (CPI) refers to an “index” that scores
countries on the level of government perception of “corruption” by country. The CPI
is published annually by Transparency International, an independent non-profit
organization that aims to combat corruption, especially in the public sector.
Corruption increases inequality, reduces political responsibility, seriously affects
human life as well as the economy and political activities of each country.

Pakistan is a country located in South Asia. It has coastlines along the Arabian Sea
and Gulf of Oman and borders Afghanistan, China, India and Iran. According to
Transparency International, Pakistan ranks 140th out of 180 countries in its latest
Corruption Perceptions Index report 2021. 

This deals a blow to Imran Khan, whom his party has promised to remove corruption
from the country. According to the CPI 2021, "deterioration of the rule of law" and
"state ownership" are the main reasons behind the significant increase in corruption in
Pakistan. This is a major obstacle to Pakistan's progress and prosperity. Corruption in
Pakistan has undermined it completely and has become the cause of increasing
poverty and unemployment. It can be said that corruption is a significant obstacle to
all forms of business in Pakistan for a large multinational or international NGO.
Despite the efforts of national governments and legal authorities to reduce corruption,
it remains a serious obstacle to national growth.

 Politically
Corruption depends on awareness, education, disputes and human culture. Every
government since Ayub Khan's regime patronizes and promotes corruption. It can be
said that corruption has become an art practiced and patronized by all the arrogant and
powerful in Pakistan. For example, Bribery is very common in the judiciary in
Pakistan. The Michelsen Institute found that 96% of all reporters exposed to the
judiciary experienced corruption in 2006 and that 44% had to bribe a court official
directly. In law enforcement, the presence of corrupt police in Pakistan is evident.
According to the Michelsen Institute, nearly 100% of reporters taking part in a
Transparency International survey reported on a daily basis police officials taking
bribes. Police in many provinces have received charges of extrajudicial killings and
torture of detainees. With that, the Pakistani government manages its own budget and
can increase it without civilian oversight. Military officials have engaged in illegal
activities such as cross-border smuggling, illegal toll collection at military
checkpoints, illegal collection of money from private businesses, and extortion of
money from private businesses. landowners in the Okara region.

 Socially
Corruption has corroded the social fabric in Pakistan, which begins when opportunity
and predisposition collide. This is the main cause for the deterioration of the country's
moral and social degradation. Same low income, fewer resources but so high
deprivation that basic necessities of life cannot be obtained. Along with that, the
competition for status is increasing and the needs of people are also skyrocketing. For
example, Transparency International found that nearly 64% of citizens surveyed have
established power in their homes through alternative methods, all of which are
considered corrupt. These methods include paying office workers and having to make
multiple payments to receive services. Ninety-five percent of these reporters also
reported further corruption when it came time to pay the bills. As for healthcare,
corruption in hospitals serving low-income communities. It also shows that of the 342
people surveyed, a third have encountered corruption in the form of bribery during the
admissions process. These bribes were paid to doctors, hospital staff and even nurses.

 Economically
Economic activities are regulated and restricted, officials have more power and are
more likely to be corrupt. Corruption in tax collection is typical in Pakistan, where
Transparency International research shows that tax officials and inspectors account
for 14% of bribes paid by the average consumer in a year. NGOs like ACFOP and
Transparency International Pakistan are working across all provinces of Pakistan to
combat corruption in tax collection by identifying corruption cases and lobbying local
authorities. Countries with high levels of corruption cannot function properly,
especially at the economic level. Corruption affects us deeply and threatens
sustainable economic development, ethical values and justice. It makes society
unstable and demoralized.

Corruption in Pakistan destroys all institutions and values of democracy. Corruption

has deprived citizens of basic rights. Small businesses face unfair competition from
large organizations that develop illicit relationships with government officials. The
quality of education and health care also deteriorates in such circumstances leading to
a low standard of living. In short, the abuse of power consumes human resources,
time and money, affecting the development and human life of each country.

Refence: https://borgenproject.org/10-facts-about-corruption-in-pakistan/