Transparency International Pakistan has released the National Corruption Perception Survey (NCPS) 2025, highlighting a significant improvement in public perception of corruption and increased transparency across government institutions. The report shows a more positive public outlook compared to previous years.
According to the survey, 66% of Pakistanis reported that they did not have to pay any bribes for government services in the past 12 months. The organization considers this a key indicator of improvement in public trust.
Around 60% of respondents agreed that government measures—particularly the IMF agreement and exiting the FATF Grey List—helped stabilize the economy. The report notes that Pakistan’s economy is gradually recovering from previous instability.
Survey results indicate that 43% of participants reported an improvement in purchasing power, while 57% experienced a decline. Although inflation remains a concern, there are visible signs of increased economic confidence.
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The report also highlights that 51% of respondents believe NGOs, hospitals, laboratories, and educational institutions with tax exemptions should not charge fees from the public, while 53% said such organizations should publicly disclose donor names and funding details.
NCPS 2025 was conducted from 22 to 29 September 2025. In contrast to 2023, when 1,600 individuals participated, this year’s survey included 4,000 respondents, improving accuracy and representation.
The survey participants included 55% men, 43% women, and 2% transgender individuals. About 59% were from urban areas, and 41% from rural regions. Transparency International emphasized that the survey measures public perception of corruption, not its actual prevalence.
The report shows that the police were perceived as the most corrupt institution, followed by tender and procurement processes, the judiciary, electricity and energy, and the health sector. However, public opinion on the police showed a 6% positive improvement, reflecting institutional reforms.
This improvement is attributed to better police behavior, service delivery, and broader institutional reforms. Education, land administration, local government, and taxation sectors also showed improvements in public perception.
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Respondents identified a lack of transparency, limited access to information, and delays in corruption cases as major causes of corruption. About 59% believed provincial governments were more corrupt than the federal government.
Key steps suggested by the public to reduce corruption included strengthening accountability, limiting discretionary powers, enhancing Right to Information laws, and digitizing public services. Additionally, 83% of participants supported strict regulations or a complete ban on political party funding from business sources.
Finally, the survey revealed that 70% of Pakistanis were unaware of any government anti-corruption reporting system, while 42% supported stronger whistleblower protection laws to enhance transparency and accountability.