Pakistan seventh most corrupt, top-most insecure nation, reveals survey

[Sugarcane]

Islamabad, Nov. 29 (ANI): Pakistan is the seventh most corrupt and the top-most insecure nation out of a total of 97 countries, according to the Washington-based World Justice Project (WJP), which recently released its 2012 Rule of Law Index.

Pakistan, as per the report, presents a dismal picture in the categories of human rights, civil and criminal justice, regulatory enforcement, check on government powers, regulatory enforcement and openness of the government, reports The News.

"Pakistan shows weaknesses in most dimensions when compared to its regional and income group peers. Low level of government accountability are compounded by the prevalence of corruption, a weak justice system, and a poor security situation, particularly related to terrorism and crime. The country scores more strongly on judicial independence and fairness in administrative proceedings," the report stated.

The report says that the comparison of the index shows Pakistan scoring strongly on judicial independence and fairness in administrative proceedings.

Pakistan ranked 90 in Corruption, 97 in order and Security, 93 in Human Rights, 92 in Open Government, 91 in Civil Justice, 88 in Regulatory Enforcement, 80 in Criminal Justice, and 69 in Limited Government Powers.

The WJP Rule of Law Index is an assessment tool that offers a comprehensive picture of adherence to the rule of law. The 2012 report is the third in an annual series and includes, for the first time, a total of 97 countries and jurisdictions.

The report is a product of five years of intensive development, testing, and vetting - including interviewing 97,000 members of the general public and more than 2,500 experts in the 97 countries. (ANI)

Pakistan seventh most corrupt, top-most insecure nation, reveals survey

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[Devil Soul]

Pakistan among top seven most corrupt, most insecure nations
Ansar Abbasi
Thursday, November 29, 2012
From Print Edition
ISLAMABAD: The Washington-based World Justice Project (WJP) on Wednesday released its 2012 Rule of Law Index, which finds Pakistan as the seventh most corrupt and the top-most insecure nation out of a total of 97 countries assessed.

The country also presents a dismal picture in the categories of human rights, civil and criminal justice, regulatory enforcement, check on government powers, regulatory enforcement and openness of the government.

The report says that the comparison of the index shows Pakistan scoring strongly on judicial independence and fairness in administrative proceedings.According to the 241-page report, “Pakistan shows weaknesses in most dimensions when compared to its regional and income group peers. Low level of government accountability are compounded by the prevalence of corruption, a weak justice system, and a poor security situation, particularly related to terrorism and crime. The country scores more strongly on judicial independence and fairness in administrative proceedings.”

According to the report, the global ratings of 97 countries, including Pakistan, is assessed in the eight factors, including Limited Government Powers, Absence of Corruption, Order and Security, Fundamental Rights, Open Government, Regularity Enforcement, Civil Justice and Criminal Justice, which all contribute towards rule of law.

In the case of Pakistan, out Corruption is 90th. It is 97th (the last) in the category of order and Security; 93rd in the field of Human Rights; 92nd in the areas of Open Government; 91st in the case of Civil Justice; 88th in the area of Regulatory Enforcement; 80th in the factor of Criminal Justice; and 69th out of 97 countries in the factor or Limited Government Powers.

The WJP Rule of Law Index is an assessment tool that offers a comprehensive picture of adherence to the rule of law. The 2012 report is the third in an annual series and includes, for the first time, a total of 97 countries and jurisdictions.

According to the report the Index and its findings have been referenced in major global media, including The Economist, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and El País; stimulated discussions and actions on the rule of law in countries around the world; and has been cited by heads of state and chief justices, as supporting evidence of the need to advance rule of law reforms in their countries.

The report is a product of five years of intensive development, testing, and vetting – including interviewing 97,000 members of the general public and more than 2,500 experts in the 97 countries.

About the WJP, the report said that it is an independent, non-profit organization working to strengthen the rule of law throughout the world. It is based on two complementary premises: first, the rule of law is the foundation for communities of opportunity and equity; and second, multidisciplinary collaboration is the most effective way to advance the rule of law around the world.

It is said that establishing the rule of law is fundamental to achieving communities of opportunity and equity- communities that offer sustainable economic development, accountable government, and respect for fundamental rights. “Without the rule of law, medicines do not reach health facilities due to corruption; women in rural areas remain unaware of their rights; people are killed in criminal violence; and firms’ costs increase because of expropriation risk. The rule of law is the key to improving public health, safeguarding participation, ensuring security and fighting poverty.

It is said that the Index scores and rankings are constructed from over 400 variables drawn from two original sources of data collected from independent sources by the World Justice Project in each country: a General Population Poll (GPP) and a series of Qualified Respondents’ Questionnaires (QRQ). To date, over 97,000 people and 2,500 experts from around the world have participated in this project.

“The Index is intended for a broad audience of policy-makers, civil society, practitioners, academics, and other constituencies. The rule of law is not the rule of lawyers and judges. All elements of society are stakeholders in the rule of law. It is our hope that over time, this tool will help identify strengths and weaknesses in each country under review and encourage policy choices that advance the rule of law.” The report could be found at WJP Rule of Law Index | The World Justice Project


Pakistan among top seven most corrupt, most insecure nations - thenews.com.pk

 

[sputnik]

where is india BTW?

 

[VCheng]

where is india BTW?

Here is the full report for Pakistan (and India):


WJPReport-Pakistan by vcheng552000, on Flickr


WJPReport-India by vcheng552000, on Flickr

 

[K-Xeroid]

Congrats..
How different members were always try to justify sins of their party, for different reasons , I'd expected that we will soon gon'na hit new mark.

 

[Sugarcane]

where is india BTW?

Rule of Law Index Scores and Rankings | The World Justice Project

 

[Porus]

Please share with us some good news that came out of Pakistan in 65 years of its existence, apart from the death of Zaya.

 

[veekysingh]

Please share with us some good news that came out of Pakistan in 65 years of its existence, apart from the death of Zaya.

pakistan having nuclea bomb.

 

[Shardul.....the lion]

Good we are not much behind some 14th-15th and Bangladesh 9th.

No wonder south asia is one of underdeveloped regions in world.

 

[hunter_hunted]

Still at 7th Position. Even when PPP, PLMN, ANP and MQM are ruling Pakistan. I demand to review

 

[474474]

Why didn't we get any reports like this when Musharraf or other general was in office?
Corruption was lowest in the world

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

with out khakis we will be no 1 very soon

 

[KRAIT]

This is the greatest weapon of US. They use these reports to the best. And they proliferate to every country so that they can use it against any country.

Think over it. Hope we can see some research on co-relation of such reports and their impact especially on economic aspect of certain country. How much it affects, what the relation is ? Hope they may also find some mathematical model for it too. We need such research at large scale.

 

[VCheng]

This is the greatest weapon of US. They use these reports to the best. And they proliferate to every country so that they can use it against any country.

Think over it. Hope we can see some research on co-relation of such reports and their impact especially on economic aspect of certain country. How much it affects, what the relation is ? Hope they may also find some mathematical model for it too. We need such research at large scale.

Well, that would an interesting variation over existing conspiracy theories. I am all ears, please do go on!

 

[KRAIT]

Well, that would an interesting variation over existing conspiracy theories. I am all ears, please do go on!

I mean if you look at it, these reports make headlines and changes perception at certain level. Perception of rational minds can only be changed by a well known authority's research.

I am not saying there is some conspiracy behind it. Research may be neutral. My focus is on how these findings are used. Its like for scientists knowing about atoms was for knowing the truth but some used it for destruction and it changed the entire world.

Its about how these data, reports and conclusions are used. How the factors highlighted by these reports affect any country

I, as a researcher in nonlinear dynamics, always find these things interesting.

No conspiracy theory. Just a point for discussion. It may become thesis subject of someone.