Several countries, including the United States and Saudi Arabia, provide aid to Pakistan with the intention of improving the living conditions of its people and help­ing them escape poverty, inflation, and unemployment. However, it is disheartening to observe that the aid received from abroad, often in millions of dollars, does not reach the intended recip­ients but ends up in the pockets of high-ranking government officials. This aid is meant to bolster for­eign reserves, combat corruption, and counter terrorism. For example, $9 billion was al­located for flood victims in Paki­stan, yet the whereabouts of this substantial sum remain a mys­tery. It is time to end this corruption, as the people of Pakistan are frustrat­ed and yearn for justice.

Source: The Nation October 29, 2023 20:04 UTC