Corruption in Pakistan

Discuss Corruption as number one problem of Pakistan. What practicable and feasible steps should
be taken to eradicate this menace.

What is Corruption?

The orthodox definition of corruption is the abuse of entrusted power by an individual in position of
authority who has responsibilities to the public. Such fraudulent behaviour often implies pursuit of
personal gains. Corruption has a very broad spectrum and encapsulates, for instance, misuse of State
assets by Governmental bodies, payment of kickbacks in illicit transactions, bribes, embezzlements,
misappropriation of funds and public resources, extortion and nepotism. Yet, it could manifest itself
through less obvious activities that are deemed legal or borderline legitimate, such as lobbying or State
capture, where a party’s political self-interest controls the country’s decision-making course of action in
order to achieve its own goals through concealed means. The various meanings of corruption indicate
that it is a fluid and volatile concept.