KARACHI:
Good governance is a prerequisite for the progress and prosperity of any country. Countries that are politically sound, economically viable and offer an investment-friendly environment enjoy prosperous status in the comity of the nations. However, the countries facing chronic political instability, inconsistent economic policies and rampant corruption lag far behind in all walks of life. Unfortunately, Pakistan is one such country. Due to the political instability continuing for long, Pakistan has been suffering dearly on socio-economic and developmental fronts. Besides, politicisation of key state institutions, like judiciary and bureaucracy, as well as a clash and conflict among state institutions have become the order of the day. Good governance demands pragmatic actions that range from fostering political stability, creating an investment-friendly environment and working towards self-sufficiency of governance over electoral cycles to strengthening the judiciary, setting up strong local governments, and most importantly, empowering the election commission to ensure a transparent electoral process.
Sumair Ahmed
Khuhra, Sindh
Published in The Express Tribune, May 21st, 2024.
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