Corrupt countess may formally have legislation against illegal activities but it cannot be enforced if officials can easily be bribed.
Corruption undermines political, social and economic stability and damages trust in institutions and authorities.
Corruption in Pakistan seems pervasive across most sectors.
Police and law enforcement agencies, judiciary and legal profession, power sector, tax and customs, health and education and land administration are among those most affected by corruption.
Corruption in the police and law enforcement agencies is perceived to be pervasive, creating a culture of lawlessness and lack of credibility and trust in authorities. The police and law enforcement appointments are often politicized and full of conflict of interest.
According to the recent report of Transparency International, Pakistan is one of the countries having worst record of corruption.
There is widespread lack of public confidence in the institutional legitimacy of the justice system. Access to justice and the nil of law are undermined by corruption and are under a threat.
The government of Pakistan should take a number of steps to strengthen the Anti-Corruption Agencies and especially concentrate on the National Accountability Bureau for its reforms.
Civil society and non-governmental organizations should be engaged in government’s committees, task forces and other advisory and oversight roles.
The local government is required to establish various bodies that may act as “watchdogs” and contribute towards the fight against corruption. These are to be set up in each town where citizens can take part in the direct monitoring of the Police, Judiciary, the District Government and others.