Corruption is as old as man. It has existed in the world since ancient time . Corruption exist in almost all the countries of the world but its rate in developing countries is very high . It exists in the form of cheating, fraud,swindling,bribery, and its other form.In Pakistan corruption exists in government as well as in private sectors. According to the recent survey by international agencies , Pakistan has figured No.2 in the world regarding corruption .The religious scholars and thinkers have expressed great anxiety over wide speed of this menace.
Corruption is the true enemy of development
There are many reason for the spreading of this menace in the country
- Everyone wants to become rich and enjoy joys of life,ride in a big car ,wants to live in a bungalow . All these luxuries want money so they want to get money by every means.
- The salary of government as well as private employees is very meagre . So they accept bribe without hesitation to improve there living standards .
- Inflation is increasing at a rapid fast rate. The price of basic necessities are star-rocketing .To afford these thing people do corruption.
- The corrupt people thrive in our society because there is no accountability of such people .
Corruption is very poisonous to society. Young people do not find unemployment after getting education in our society because merit is discarded and more attention is given to bribery. This give rise to chaos in our society.
Vanity is a principle of corruption
To eradicate corruption is no doubt a herculean task but it is not impossible. We should make a vigorous propaganda against corruption. We should empower our anti-corruption institutions. Without eliminating corruption we cannot become a developed country.
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