Corruption in Pakistan is increasing with rapid pace and it is not only destroying the society of Pakistan but also its economy. In the latest Transparency International Index, our country is the 34th corrupt nation out of 178 countries of the world.
Last year, it was on the 42nd position. The main reason of corruption in our country is that it is supported by the elite class who are the most corrupt people of our country.
Today, the Supreme Court of Pakistan is totally independent from the influence of the executive, and this was possible due to the fact that these independent judges were virtually appointed through a transparent judicial system.
An independent NAB is absolutely necessary to curb the corruption but in Pakistan, the NAB is under the influence of the government. In the past, it was used by the politicians to hunt their opponents.
Corruption is basically the mother of all social ills and many socio-economic problems will automatically be solved, once corruption will be curbed. The Supreme Court is trying to bring all corrupt people in the courts for justice but so far their efforts are getting little success because of bureaucratic hurdles. The only hope against corruption is independent judiciary.
ANNA M H B
Lahore