Corruption and Political Stability in Pakistan: An Analysis of Institutional Challenges and Governance Crisis

Abstract

In Pakistan, corruption often defined as the misuse of public authority for private gain has grown to be a chronic and systemic problem that is ingrained in both political and administrative systems. This study explores the relationship between corruption and political stability in Pakistan, examines the ways how corruption affects political stability in Pakistan. Identifying the impact of corruption on democratic institutions and public trust in government and analyzes the current anticorruption measures such as judicial reforms, government policies, and civil society campaigns are to reducing corruption and promoting political stability. For this purpose, qualitative method was used. The research was conducted almost exclusively from secondary sources and primary sources. The results indicate that corruption brings about extensive and complex effects which disrupt political stability throughout Pakistan. The research shows that corruption serves as a major factor which decreases public confidence in political institutions. The study recommends an independence and effectiveness enhancement for accountability institutions, electoral reforms and transparency.