ISLAMABAD: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has published its National Corruption Perception Survey (NCPS) 2025 revealing a reduction in corruption perception and a general enhancement in transparency, within public sector institutions.
As, per TIP the NCPS gauges the public’s view of corruption of the real occurrence or extent of corrupt activities.
The report indicates that 66% of Pakistanis were not required to pay any bribe for government services over the 12 months indicating progress, in the delivery of public services.
60% of those surveyed concurred that the economy had somewhat stabilized after the IMF deal and Pakistan’s removal, from the FATF grey list.
Regarding purchasing power 43% indicated an increase whereas 57% noted a decrease reflecting economic views.
A large number of participants also shared their views regarding the functioning of tax- philanthropic organizations:
51% think that NGOs, hospitals, laboratories and educational institutions ought not to impose any fees, on the public.
53% desire that tax-exempt entities reveal donor identities and donation specifics publicly.
The survey revealed that 59% perceive provincial governments as corrupt, then federal entities.
Institutional Perceptions
TIP law enforcement continues to lead the corruption perception list succeeded by:
Tendering & procurement
Judiciary
Electricity and energy sector
Healthcare sector
Nevertheless, public opinion of the police has experienced a 6% increase, credited to organizational reforms and enhanced service provision TIP observed.
The survey further indicated views in areas, like education, land and property local government and taxation.
Public Understanding & Reform Priorities
Participants pointed out primary reasons for corruption such, as:
Lack of transparency
Limited access to information
Delays in decisions on corruption cases
For anti-corruption efforts citizens emphasized:
Strengthening accountability mechanisms
Reducing discretionary powers
Improving right-to-information systems
Digitising public services
An impressive 83% of those surveyed supported either a prohibition or strict oversight of corporate contributions to political parties indicating a public call for openness, in political funding.
Additionally, 42% indicated backing for whistle-blower protection legislation stating they would be more inclined to disclose corruption if those protections were, in place.
Nevertheless, the survey also indicated that 70% of participants had no knowledge of any government mechanism for reporting corruption highlighting a shortfall, in communication and public engagement.
Survey Methodology
The NCPS 2025 survey took place between 22 and 29 September 2025.
A sum of 4,000 individuals from participated in contrast to 1,600 respondents, in 2023.
The population distribution consisted of:
55% men, 43% women, 2% transgender respondents
59% urban, 41% rural participants
TIP emphasised that NCPS 2025 is independent of Transparency International’s global reports and does not influence TI’s international Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
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