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Express Tribune
12-02-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Graft index: Pakistan slips to 135th place
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has tumbled further in Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for 2024, slipping to 135th place out of 180 countries. The drop marks a decline from its 133rd position in 2023, reinforcing concerns over deepening corruption and weakened governance. The ranking is based on data collected from eight independent sources. The country's overall corruption score has fallen to 27, compared to 29 in 2023, signalling a further erosion of institutional transparency. The Berlin-based watchdog's report highlighted alarming trends, revealing a stagnation in legal action and penalties against officials abusing power, with the score remaining stuck at 21. The misuse of public resources has worsened, as reflected in its index score dropping from 20 to 18. Bribery and corrupt business practices have also intensified, with the score declining from 35 to 32. Corruption within the political system has shown a slight increase, rising from 32 to 33. Meanwhile, the accountability of government institutions has eroded further, with powerful interest groups tightening their grip on the state, pushing the index from 35 to 39. However, the diversion of public funds to individuals and private firms due to corruption has seen a sharp decline in transparency, with its score plunging from 45 to 33. The misuse of state resources by executives, the judiciary, the military and legislators for personal gain has also increased, as indicated by a rise in the index from 25 to 26. Corruption within the public sector, executive, judiciary, and legislature has reached new lows, with the score plummeting from 20 to 14, painting a grim picture of governance and institutional integrity. According to the report, some of the world's most corrupt countries include South Sudan, Somalia, and Venezuela. Corruption has also surged in Iran, Iraq, and Russia, with Moscow now ranked 154th. Meanwhile, Afghanistan stands at 165th and Bangladesh at 151st. Iran and Iraq have been placed at 151st and 140th, respectively. Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) clarified that it plays no role in data collection or score calculation as the CPI is compiled based on independent sources assessing governance and anti-corruption measures globally. TIP Chairperson Justice (retd) Zia Perwez noted that most countries in the region, except Oman, China, Turkey, and Mongolia, saw a decline in their scores, with Pakistan being no exception. "The downslide for the region shows that Pakistan is one of the countries holding up against the overall trend," Perwez stated, without elaborating on any significant improvements in the country's governance structure.
Express Tribune
11-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pakistan slips to 135th in global corruption rankings
Listen to article Pakistan has slipped two places in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, ranking 135th out of 180 countries in 2024, down from 133rd the previous year. According to the Berlin-based watchdog's report, Pakistan's score also declined from 29 in 2023 to 27 in 2024, indicating a worsening perception of corruption in the country's public sector. Pakistan's Corruption Index in 2024. Credits: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) clarified that it plays no role in data collection or score calculation as the CPI is compiled based on independent sources assessing governance and anti-corruption measures globally. TIP Chairperson Justice (retd) Zia Perwez noted that most countries in the region, except Oman, China, Turkey, and Mongolia, saw a decline in their scores, with Pakistan being no exception. 'The downslide for the region shows that Pakistan is one of the countries holding up against the overall trend,' Perwez stated, without elaborating on any significant improvements in the country's governance structure. Globally, corruption remains a major challenge, with more than two-thirds of countries scoring below 50 on the 100-point scale. The report warned that persistent corruption is hampering democratic institutions and undermining efforts to tackle crises such as climate change. Transparency International Chairperson François Valérian stressed that corruption fuels instability, weakens democracy, and exacerbates human rights violations worldwide. Pakistan's Corruption Index in 2023. Credits: "The international community must prioritise anti-corruption efforts to counter authoritarianism and ensure a stable and just future," Valérian said. Denmark retained its position as the least corrupt country with a CPI score of 90, followed by Finland (88) and Singapore (84). At the bottom of the index were conflict-ridden nations, including South Sudan (8), Somalia (9), and Venezuela (10).
