Corruption a sign of governance deficit

The basic definition of corruption is “dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery”. These few and precise words sum up the entire concept yet there are very few who can relate to it. With reference to governance it can be defined as “The misuse of public power (by elected politician or appointed civil servant) for private gain”

Pakistan is suffering from numerous economic issues and the cause of all these disorders is the prevalent institutionalized corruption. Not only government departments are infected with moral deterioration but private institutions are also involved in money making games.

We the people of Pakistan for years have been suffering due to the governance of such so called illiterate official and institutions. Considering the poor management of distribution of electricity in the country resulting in long hours of load shedding, more than 20 hours a day. This is deliberately being done by the corrupted officials. Do you honestly think that with availability of resources and the projects at hand we cannot overcome this deficit if the governance body wanted to?

Approximately around Rs 130 billions are being embezzled in water and power ministry annually.

The people of Pakistan are facing this injustice due to the absence of law with in the governance body. The only institution that is playing active role in the annihilation of corruption is the so called supreme court of Pakistan which seems to be the only hope for the deprived people of country.

The country is being broken from within by the increased corruption in public infrastructure leaping towards a total collapse. Yet no one is bothered as no one is directly suffering due to it. The only way out of this situation is to associate the corruption with the treachery and dealt accordingly because the impacts of both are fatal. 

Pakistan’s current major problems have taken rise from the corruption that needs to be addressed seriously rather than ignoring it. The country’s image is being tarnish at global level that is evident from the fact that despite country’s call for help during dire circumstances & disasters no or less response was shown by the world.