CORRUPTION
(mubashira ahmed , karachi)
Corruption has become
synonymous with our existing system and is pushing our nation to a dead end.
Favouritism, nepotism, misappropriation of public fund, bad debts and misuse of
power are on the rise. Corruption has gained roots in our society because of
wrong decisions and weak policies of the successive governments. The agencies
responsible for checking corruption have completely failed in their mission.
Thus accountability seems non-existent.First of all we must define the
corruption. Apparantly, it would look like suspicious financial transaction
alone. But that is too narrow view. Corruption today has become a way of life
and it encompasses the ideological, moral and ethical values of society. It has
become a part of our culture. Think about everyone else who is engaging in
corruption .If we don’t do the same thing, will not it be to our loss? If a
thousand people are engaging in corruption, the one who doesn’t, is only hurting
himself. Corruption is a series of developed reactions to the same situation
that has strengthened with time and repetition.
According to Novak,
“Built upon the desire to prevail are all other forms of corruption. Degrading
others or their realities or property makes it easier to prevail. Gaining lying
stifles the competing influence of others”.