PESHAWAR:Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman Wednesday said that corruption in all its forms and manifestations economically, socially, morally and ethically has not only been destructive for the society but also remained the biggest obstacle in the development of country since independence.
This, he stated, in a message on the eve of International Anti-Corruption Day. The Governor said that keeping in view the concept of Riasat-e-Madina, the incumbent government is committed from day one to purge the society from corruption and put the country on track of progress and prosperity.
For this purpose, he said, it has left no stone unturned to reach out to individuals and the society at large, especially, the energetic youth, exposing corrupt people and eradicating corrupt practices at all levels in the society.
He said that our commitment is transparency, accountability and supremacy of law in order to fight against corruption more effectively and ensure good governance in the country.
To build a corruption-free society, it is imperative to ensure the rule of law in letter and spirit in every sphere of life, he said.
In his message the Governor also urged the nation to stand united with the government in making corruption free and prosperous Pakistan.