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  Corruption 

Introduction:  Corruption is basically when a person in power decides to exploit his

power in making money for himself/herself. A corrupt person also accepts lots of

bribes from people, and in return, approves illegal proects. Corruption happensbecause the government system is so infiltrated by people who have no morals andwho come into power ust to make money. In developing countries, people suffer so

much to make money that whenever they get the chance, they exploit it to the

fullest.

!efinition:

  Corruption is a scourge that has badly affected the "uality of

governance, state of the economy and social ustice available to the people. #he

word corruption is derived from the $atin word corruptus means to break. In simple

words the corruption is defined as the misuse of delegated %entrusted& power forprivate/personal gains. 'ational anti(corruption strategy %'AC)& has defined the

corruption as*

 +A behavior on the part of the office holder in the public or private sector whereby

they improperly and unlawfully enrich themselves or those close to them or induceothers to do so, by misgiving the position in which they are placed.

-ind of corruption: ribery :

An officer of money or favours to influence public officer

'epotism:

avoritism shown by public official to relative or close friends

raud :

Cheating government through deceit

0mbe11lement :

  )tealing money or other government property#ypes of corruption:Conceptually it is a behavior which distracts a person from ethics, morality

tradition, law and civic virtues. #he corruption is of various types. It is a petty,grand or political.

2etty

  #he petty corruption is linked to the low salaried employees. #his type of

corruption usually exists to fast track the administrative bureautic procedure and

regulations. #herefore, it is generally referred as 3facilitating payments4. #he general

perception about this kind of corruption is that people indulge in order to meet theirliving expenses. #hus the need a reason is applied to this form of corruption.

5rand

  #he grand type of corruption is associated with high level bureaucracy.#he greed and lust for power is the main factors behind this type of corruption.

2olitical

#he political corruption is related to politicians. #hey usually involve inthis type corruption in order to maintain their status "uo. #he expensive election

campaigns, dispense the political favor from the colleagues and to keep the sub(

ordinates happy, cooperative and loyal, and lust for power is few factors which

inspire the politicians for corruption.

Incidence of corruption:#he incidence of corruption varies in rate of existence in society. It may be rare,

widespread and systemic.

  6are:

  #he corruption which is not deeply rooted in the entire edifice of the

government known as rare corruption. urther, it is easy to detect and control and

the culprit can easily be punished.

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7idespread:

#he corruption which is permeated in all the sphere of life is called

as widespread corruption, and it is difficult to detect and control.

)ystemic:

  In the case of systemic corruption, it becomes the way of life and it isvery difficult to overcome.

In 2akistan the prevalent corruption is perceived as widespread and systemic. It

has deeply ingrained in society and government at all levels.

Corruption in Islamic teaching:  Islam is the religion of high values and ethics and

strongly condemns the corruption in all its forms. Islam provides complete code of

life. It is replete with moral standards, ethics, values and norms of behavior whichfacilitates the 8uslims to run the daily affairs of personal, professional and business

life in more disciplined way. Islam explicitly condemns the existence of corruption in

every form i.e. bribery, unlawful hoarding and earning, extortion, embe11lement.

9a1rat 8uhammad %29& declared that*;!amned is the bribe giver %or corruptor&(the bribe taker %the corrupted& and he

who goes between them;.

9a1rat 8uhammad %29& said about the hoarding*

 +7hoever withholds cereals that may become scarce and dear is a sinner %8ishkat(& urthermore, Islam lays great importance on the lawful earning. 9a1rat

8uhammad %29& said in this context*

 +0arning of lawful livelihood is a duty only next to importance to the duty %of

prayers& 

?uaid(e(A1am on corruption:  ?uaid(e( A1am 8uhammad Ali @innah has strongly

condemned the presence of corruption. 9e avowed a strict action against such malpractices and their doer. ?uaid(e(A1am, 8uhammad Ali @innah was the staunchopponent of the corruption. 9e advocated the policy of strict action against the

corruption doer. In this regard, he said that*

 +ne of the biggest curses is the bribery and corruption. #hat4s really is a poison,

we must put it down with iron hand.

)cenario of corruption in world in general and 2akistan in particular:  #he corruptionis perceived as universal. It exists in all countries i.e. developed and developing, in

all sectors i.e. public and private, autonomous or semi(autonomous as well as in

non(profit and charitable organi1ation* however, it varies in magnitude and

fre"uency. In some countries it is infused in lesser scale than the other countries. In2akistan the corruption has become systemic on large scale. 2akistan has sufferedfrom this misfortune many times due to its corrupt leaders being discovered by aid

organi1ations and governments abroad. In a country over a period of yearsparticularly during

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2akistan penal code of

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tradition, civics and laws. #o be effective, measures against corruption must

therefore address these underlying causes and not the symptoms. 5overnmentmust ensure the rule of law i.e. e"ual application of law, e"ual protection by law,

and e"uality before law, effective and impartial accountability. 8edia also plays

significant role in creating the awareness among masses and government plan to

curb the pervasive corruption with an iron hand.