Bad Socioeconomic Conditions – Major Cause of Corruption in Pakistan

It is a generally accepted fact that good socioeconomic conditions can certainly help reduce corruption. People living in countries with acceptable living conditions, higher literacy rates, nurtured democratic systems and good governance are less poised to indulge in corruption. But corruption is not just linked with socioeconomic situation of a country. It also creates and reinforces a vicious cycle of bad governance. Therefore, it undermines democracy, not just the economic welfare. An article published in The News suggests:

“Corruption in the public and private sectors both has greatly damaged the social and economic conditions of our nation. Corruption is not just a threat to the economic well being of individuals; it also affects democracy in an adverse manner.”