- Pakistan ranked 140th out of 142 countries in the WJP Rule of Law Index for order and security.
- The nation faces severe issues in crime control and violence in civil disputes.
- WJP report highlights urgent need for reforms in Pakistan’s law and order systems.
The World Justice Project (WJP) has placed Pakistan as the third worst country globally in terms of law and order, ranking it 140th out of 142 countries in its Rule of Law Index.
The WJP index also considers aspects like government accountability, civil justice, regulatory enforcement, and the presence of corruption.
WJP Report Ranks Pakistan Third Lowest in Global Law and Order Index
Pakistan’s recent ranking in the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index places it near the bottom globally in terms of order and security. Ranked 140 out of 142 countries, Pakistan’s challenges with crime control, armed conflicts, and violent resolutions to civil disputes underscore the nation’s urgent need for judicial and law enforcement reforms. The “order and security” measure, one of the eight factors the WJP uses, has become a major area of concern.
This report sheds light on the multi-faceted challenges facing Pakistan’s legal system, including weak regulatory enforcement, corruption, and a lack of transparency. The rule of law remains a critical foundation for any country’s stability, and the WJP’s findings indicate that Pakistan’s governance structures are struggling in multiple dimensions that impact citizens’ safety and rights. Effective law enforcement is one part of the solution, but the broader legal system also requires reform to create an environment of accountability and justice.
The WJP’s Rule of Law Index evaluates countries on a range of factors beyond security, including government accountability, civil rights, and regulatory enforcement. Pakistan’s low rank in these areas suggests that widespread issues such as corruption and lack of fundamental rights protections also contribute to the overall instability. These factors further hamper the government’s ability to provide reliable and transparent justice, underscoring the complexity of the issues at hand.
With global rankings underscoring Pakistan’s urgent need for reforms, policymakers are challenged to implement meaningful strategies that prioritize law and order alongside broader rule-of-law enhancements. Without significant interventions, the country’s standing may continue to suffer, impacting international perception, investment opportunities, and citizen trust in governance.
This report is a clarion call for Pakistan to take urgent, multifaceted steps toward enhancing rule of law, ensuring crime control, and fostering public trust in its institutions.
“A country without rule of law is like a body without a soul; every society requires justice to thrive.”
