Pakistan has slipped two places in the latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, ranking 135th out of 180 countries, compared to 133rd in 2023.
The CPI evaluates corruption levels within the public sector, assigning scores from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (corruption-free). In 2024, Pakistan’s score dropped to 27, down from 29 in the previous year, leading to its lower ranking.
Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) clarified that the annual CPI is compiled by Transparency International Berlin, and TIP has no involvement in data collection or scoring.
According to TIP Chairperson Justice (retd) Zia Perwez, most countries in the region experienced a decline in their scores, except for Oman, China, Turkey, and Mongolia. While acknowledging Pakistan’s ongoing governance challenges, he noted that the country’s position has remained relatively stable in the regional context.
The report from Transparency International also highlighted persistently high levels of global corruption, with the worldwide average score remaining stagnant at 43. Over two-thirds of countries scored below 50, indicating widespread corruption concerns.
Additionally, the report emphasized that corruption is a significant barrier to effective climate action, worsening the global crisis. “Corruption intensifies the climate crisis, and it is essential for the international community to address this link,” Transparency International urged, calling for stronger global anti-corruption measures.
