Pakistan has slipped two places in the latest corruption perception index (CPI) released by Transparency International, which ranks 135. Out of 180 countries in 2024, down from 133.
According to the Berlin-based Watchdog report, Pakistan’s score also dropped from 29 in 2023 to 27 in 2024, indicating a deterioration of perception of corruption in the country’s public sector.
Pakistan’s corruption index in 2024. Credits: Transparency.org
Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) clarified that it does not play any role in data collection or score calculation, as CPI is assembled based on independent sources that evaluate governance and anti-corruption measures globally.
Tip President Justice (RETD) Zia Perwez noted that most countries in the region, except Oman, China, Turkey and Mongolia, saw a fall in their score where Pakistan was no exception.
“The reduction in the region shows that Pakistan is one of the countries that holds the overall trend,” Perwez said without elaborating on any significant improvements in the country’s government structure.
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Globally, corruption remains a major challenge, with more than two-thirds of the countries scoring less than 50 on the 100-point scale. The report warned that sustained corruption inhibits democratic institutions and undermines efforts to tackle crises such as climate change.
The International President of Transparency François Valérian emphasized that corruption fuel for instability, weakens democracy and exacerbates human rights violations around the world.
Pakistan’s corruption index in 2023. Credits: Transparency.org
“The international community must prioritize anti-corruption efforts to counteract authoritarianism and secure 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).
