Pakistan's Governance Under IMF Scrutiny: Politicisation and Corruption Concerns

The IMF's recent visit to Pakistan highlights significant governance issues including politicisation of civil service, lack of organisational accountability, and inadequate anti-corruption policies. These challenges escalate corruption vulnerability. The upcoming IMF report will propose measures for transparency and merit-based decisions in public sector operations.

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation recently unveiled serious governance issues in Pakistan, focusing on the politicisation of civil service and insufficient organisational accountability.

Over a 12-day visit, the IMF engaged with multiple organisations, identifying political influences in appointments and the absence of a unified anti-corruption strategy.

The forthcoming IMF report aims to deliver recommendations to enhance public sector transparency and accountability, addressing key vulnerabilities in Pakistan's governance structure.

(With inputs from agencies.)