Transparency International:

Corruption in Pakistan increases

Pakistan has climbed five places to number 42 in an annual list of the world’s most corrupt countries, Transparency International said in a report on Tuesday.In its annual Corruption Perceptions Index, the TI said Pakistan’s 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index Score is 2.4, and of the 180 countries and in its ranking as the most corrupt country, it has slipped five ranks, from 47 in 2008 to the 42nd most corrupt country in 2009.

India 84th out of 180 on index of corruption

Even as the Madhu Koda scam dominates headlines, the perception of public officials and politicians in India has dipped further. Transparency International India's (TII) corruption index released on Tuesday has ranked India 84th out of 180 countries. A silver lining to this dismal ranking is that with an integrity score of 3.4, India is the least corrupt country in south Asia excluding Bhutan. Also, India has improved its credibility score from 2.7 in 2001 to 3.4 in 2009.