Governance and Political Stability in Pakistan 2008-2018: An Analysis of World Governance Indicators

Abstract

Good governance is important indicator for the political stability of a state. This study aims to evaluate the governance performance in Pakistan (2008-2018) by using key governance indicators of World Bank. This study examines the impact of rule of law, control on corruption, and economic growth on political stability of Pakistan. This is qualitative, descriptive and analytical approach. Data is obtained from World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators and scholarly articles, books, official reports and Statistical Bureau of Pakistan. Data is analyzed using tables to identify the relationship between governance indicators and political stability. The Findings show modest improvements in governance indicators over the ten-year period. The Rule of Law improved from -0.973 in 2008 to -0.684 in 2018, Control of Corruption indicator increased from -0.899 in 2008 to -0.801 in 2018, despite a dip to -1.083 in 2011, indicating gradual progress in institutional transparency. Meanwhile, economic growth rose significantly from 0.4% in 2008 to 6.0% in 2018. The study concludes that Pakistan can ensure governance and long term democratic consolidation and resilience through political integrity.