IMF Report Reveals Systemic Corruption Crippling Pakistan's Economy and Governance

Nov 24, 2025 01:46 am CST

The International Monetary Fund's comprehensive 186-page diagnostic report exposes Pakistan's entrenched corruption as "persistent and corrosive," highlighting how elite capture and weak governance undermine economic growth. The report estimates Pakistan could increase GDP by 5-6.5% within five years through governance reforms but warns that without them, the country will remain trapped in economic stagnation and dependency on external financial support.