Transparency International Pakistan has released the National Corruption Perception Survey (NCPS) 2025, showing a clear improvement in how citizens view corruption and government services across the country. According to the report, 66% of Pakistanis did not have to pay a bribe for any government service during the past year, indicating a positive shift in public perception.
The survey also notes that 60% of respondents believe the economy has stabilized after the IMF agreement and Pakistan’s exit from the FATF Grey List. Many citizens feel the economic outlook is improving, even though purchasing power remains divided, with 43% reporting improvement and 57% noting a decline.
Public expectations on transparency and institutional behavior
A major part of the Transparency International Pakistan NCPS 2025 highlights public opinion on NGOs, welfare organizations, and tax-exempt institutions. According to the report, 51% of people believe such organizations should not charge the public while 53% want full donor transparency, including publication of donor names and donations.
Corruption perception rankings again placed the police at the top, followed by tendering and procurement, the judiciary, power and energy, and the health sector. However, TIP noted a 6% improvement in public perception of the police crediting reforms that improved behavior and service delivery.
Causes, solutions and growing support for accountability
The report states that lack of transparency, weak access to information, and delays in corruption cases remain the biggest causes of corruption. A majority of respondents, 59%, believe corruption is higher at the provincial level. Citizens also strongly supported reforms:
• 83% want strict regulation or a complete ban on business funding for political parties.
• 42% want stronger whistleblower protection, showing readiness to report corruption if proper safeguards exist.
• 78% believe accountability institutions must also be held accountable.
The NCPS 2025 results indicate that Pakistanis want clean governance, transparent institutions, and stronger laws, reflecting a rising demand for integrity across public life.
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