A study of Pakistan's political parties' control overstate resources and redistribution in the light ofpanama papers

The aim of the thesis is to analyze and summarize the existing theoretical and secondary work on corruption in Pakistan. Two of the major political parties' (PMLN and PPP) tenures will be discussed as they have ruled the country for about 30 years. Additionally, their control over the resources will be highlighted and how they have paved ways for corruption in every institution. The thesis begins with a brief overview of key definitions and conceptualization of corruption and then turns to a review of the causes of corruption in the light of theoretical framework. This is followed by the major corruption leaks known as 'Panama Papers' which caused a bustle in Pakistani politics as one of the prominent political parties' (PMLN) head and his family was named in those leaks that how they have been over the years money laundering to buy hidden off shore companies. The significant questions that are addressed in this thesis include the understanding of the connection between corruption and party rule, what condition along with the structure would result in corruption in the country and measures that are needed to be undertaken in order to eradicate party corruption first and then corruption on the mega level. The thesis ends with the main corruption events in the history of Pakistan followed by suggestions and recommendations that might help to reduce corruption. The thesis also addresses the important aspect of corruption and improper allocation of country's resources with regards to the most powerful political parties of Pakistan PPP and PMLN. It discusses the most important factors of corruption with regards to the parties' exercise within the parliament, election campaign, and overall control of the party over the resources of the country and its redistribution. Keywords: Corruption, Panama leaks, Pakistan, Pakistan Muslim party, Pakistan people's party, State