Abstract
Pakistan is confronted with one of the most common ethical concerns that is
prevalent worldwide - the common occurrence of abuse of authority. This chapter
primarily delves into a pervasive ethical issue in Pakistan, as well as globally – the
widespread abuse of authority. Through a comprehensive literature review and
qualitative survey methods, this chapter examines instances of authority abuse across
different sectors, with a primary focus on the police department, the political system,
and workplace misconduct. It seeks to shed light on the factors contributing to such
misuse, its consequences, and potential preventive measures. In recognizing the extent
of authority abuse, this chapter underscores the urgency for our society to devise
effective strategies to combat this unethical behavior, emphasizing the importance of
ethical conduct in positions of power.
Keywords: Bullying, Cronyism, Dictatorship, Ethical concerns, Gender equality, Misuse of authority, Misuse of power, Metropolitan system, Recommendations, Workplace abuse.