FPCCI Releases Survey Results on Transparency and Accountability in Pakistan

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has released findings from a new survey focused on transparency and accountability in Pakistan, claiming the results show a notable gap between how corruption is perceived and what people say they personally experience.

According to the survey, 67% of respondents said they have not faced corruption, while 73% said they have never been put in a situation where they had to pay a bribe. However, a smaller portion of respondents still reported exposure to wrongdoing, with 5% saying they have seen a government employee illegally accumulating wealth.

The report highlights a clear difference between public perception and personal experience. While 68% believe bribery is common in government departments, 27% said they were personally asked for a bribe.

A similar pattern was reported regarding nepotism. The survey says 56% of participants think favoritism is widespread in public institutions, but 24% said they have personally encountered a situation where nepotism affected merit.

FPCCI stated that the survey is part of its effort to develop a transparency and accountability index for the country.

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal also commented on the findings, saying a political group had run negative propaganda for political gains and that the survey was conducted to reach more accurate facts. He added that the government has taken serious steps to curb corruption.