Unchecked power and corruption |
Power, when left unchecked, slowly corrupts a nation's soul. It corrupts values, weakens institutions, and undermines justice. In Pakistan, those in power have often abused their authority for personal gain rather than serving the public. This misuse has cost the country socially, politically, and economically, leaving it lagging on global development indices.
Transparency International ranks Pakistan 135th out of 180 countries on its Corruption Perceptions Index for last year. The 2024 World Justice Project's Rule of Law Index places it 129th out of 142, while the World Bank's Governance Indicators show the country trailing much of the world in rule of law, accountability, and control of corruption. Taken together, these numbers lay bare Pakistan's fragile position on the global stage.
Pakistan's ruling elite has long been accused of treating the state as their inheritance rather than a trust. Their decisions are guided less by national interest and more by political survival and personal benefit. They remain untouched by the poverty and hardship........