CHITRAL: No matter the constitution, the laws, or the leaders, inefficiency and moral turpitude have become Pakistan’s default mode.

The nation’s primary challenge is not the choice of government system but the persistent failure of governance. Decades of political shifts and constitutional amendments have done little to improve anything. The real issue lies in corruption, inefficiency, and weak moral fiber.Patronage politics has replaced public service with personal gain. Merit has been sacrificed to loyalty, and institutions meant to uphold accountability often serve political interests instead. Corruption has become normalized, and the bureaucracy, courts, and law enforcement frequently operate to benefit elites rather than citizens.

This situation persists because the current system benefits those in power. Political and bureaucratic elites profit from stagnation, while a society tolerant of dishonesty rarely demands reform. Leadership has become transactional, and public trust erodes with each unfulfilled promise.

Change in the status quo is possible though a long shot, requiring moral and institutional awakening. Schools, families, and communities must rebuild the values of integrity and honesty. Institutions need independence, technology can reduce discretion and corruption, and a new generation of competent, ethical leaders must emerge to break the cycle.

Pakistan’s problem is not merely weak governance; it is the erosion of conscience. Until integrity becomes a social virtue and accountability a national habit, no system—however well-designed—can deliver justice, prosperity, or hope. .. CN report, 12 Nov 2025