Propaganda, disinformation: TIP denies report ranking Pak Army as most corrupt institution

By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 16 Feb 2023

Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has denied categorically its report claiming that the army is the most corrupt institution in the country and termed this as propaganda and disinformation.

On December 9, Transparency International Pakistan issued a report in which it said Pakistan’s police and army are the most corrupt institution. This was a survey report that inquired people to rank different departments and institutions in Pakistan where irregularities, bribery, and other ill practices were prevalent.

However, two months later, the TIP has categorically denied its report, calling it propaganda and disinformation

“A smear campaign against the Pakistan Army is being promoted on social media claiming it to be “the most corrupt institution of Pakistan’” based on a report published by Transparency International.”

Transparency International Pakistan categorically rejects such propaganda and disinformation and clarifies that no such report has been released by TI or TIP, It says.

TI Pakistan has written to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to look into the matter and take action under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016.