Good Governance: An Integral Way to Implement Rule of Law in Pakistan

Abstract

The dimensions of good governance can be assessed by the proper implementation of rule of law and for this; an effective accountability mechanism is needed. Intrinsically, the promulgation of rule of law is solely relying on accountability. In addition, Pakistan needs a stable system in order to maintain law and order and implement public policies impartially. Albeit, the lack of accountability mechanism and weak rule of law have posed a great threat to the institutions capacity in Pakistan and they resulted in the nurturing place for corrupt activities. Hence, the constitutional decay commences when a sense of responsibility among institutions is ebbed away. For this, vigilant agencies need to be reformed so that the efficiency in the delivering of services, improved transparency and accountability mechanism and continuous building of capacities could be intensified. The accountability mechanism is crucial for Pakistan at all junctures of development. Conclusively, it stimulates the implementation of rule of law, equity, participation, and transparency in a systematic way that is real, well organized, and stable. In order to ensure these principles, it is necessary to hold free and fair elections, a responsible legislature that makes laws and delivers omission, and an independent bureaucracy to implement those principles and the judiciary to interpret it. Good governance is improved under stable, committed, and effective performance via an accountability mechanism.