Pakistan’s ranking in global corruption index edges up; score rises to 28 - Pakistan

Pakistan's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score improved by one point, moving from 27 in 2024 to 28 in 2025. Transparency International reports that the country is making progress in governance and institutional reforms but needs to implement recommendations from the IMF Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment to sustain its upward trend. The global CPI shows a decline in corruption scores, with only five countries above 80, while over two-thirds of nations score below 50. The report highlights that democracies are experiencing a worrying decline in performance, particularly in established democracies like the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. Transparency International calls on governments to strengthen justice systems, ensure independent oversight, protect civic space, and guarantee transparency about political funding.