Pakistan has slipped two places into the last corruption perception index (ICC) published by Transparency International, ranking 135th out of 180 countries in 2024, down compared to the 133rd year in the previous year.
According to the Watchdog report based in Berlin, Pakistan score also increased from 29 in 2023 to 27 in 2024, indicating an aggravation of the perception of corruption in the country’s public sector.
Pakistan corruption index in 2024. Credits: transparency.org
Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) said that he does not play any role in data collection or calculation of the score because the IPC is compiled on the basis of independent sources evaluating governance and anti-corruption measures global.
The president of TIP, the justice (RETD) Zia Perwez, noted that most countries in the region, with the exception of Oman, China, Turkey and Mongolia, have seen a drop in their Scores, Pakistan is no exception.
“The shift in the disadvantages of the region shows that Pakistan is one of the countries dealing with the global trend,” said Perwez, without developing on any significant improvement in the country’s governance structure.
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Globally, corruption remains a major challenge, with more than two -thirds of countries below 50 on the 100 -point scale. The report warned that persistent corruption hinders democratic institutions and undermine efforts to combat crises such as climate change.
The International President of Transparency François Valérian stressed that corruption fuels instability, weakens democracy and exacerbates human rights violations worldwide.
Pakistan corruption index in 2023. Credits: transparency.org
“The international community must prioritize anti-corruption efforts to counter authoritarianism and ensure a stable and fair future,” said Valérian.
Denmark has retained its least corrupt country position with a 90 IPC score, followed by Finland (88) and Singapore (84). At the bottom of the index were the nations faced with conflicts, notably South Sudan (8), Somalia (9) and Venezuela (10).
