Aik News:Mishal Pakistan has published the Pakistan Reforms Report 2026, the second annual report in the series, outlining hundreds of reform measures taken across federal institutions. The report documents actions taken but does not assess their long-term impact.

Mishal Pakistan has released the Pakistan Reforms Report 2026, presenting an overview of institutional reforms carried out during 2025. According to the report, more than 600 reform initiatives were implemented across over 135 federal institutions, with a focus on building sustainable systems rather than short-term decision-making.
The report highlights major progress in digital governance following the implementation of the Pakistan Digital Nation Act 2025. New bodies including the Pakistan Digital Authority and National Digital Commission were established, while amendments to electronic crimes laws strengthened online safety and digital accountability.
In the skills and employment sector, programs such as Skilling Tech Pakistan placed 2,700 interns and issued over 12,600 professional certifications. More than 1,000 graduates were linked with industries through the National ICT Internship Program, while 20 e-Rozgar centers promoted freelancing nationwide. Training initiatives with Google and Huawei provided digital and ICT skills to over 100,000 individuals, including students and government officials.
Industrial and technology development also featured prominently. A local Chromebook assembly line in Haripur gained the capacity to produce 500,000 units annually, while a Rs 2.52 billion National Gaming and Animation Center project was launched.
In pension and financial reforms, over 230,000 defense pension records were digitized, with most armed forces pensioners shifted to bank-based and direct credit systems. The RAAST payment system improved speed and transparency in financial transactions.
The report states that energy sector reforms enabled long-term savings exceeding Rs 1.4 trillion, reduced imports by nearly $1 billion, and attracted expectations of $5 billion in oil and gas investment. Progress was also made on the Reko Diq mining project, moving toward $6 billion in investment.
Public procurement reforms made EPADS mandatory, with more than 500,000 government contracts processed electronically, worth over Rs 1.4 trillion. Meanwhile, FBR reforms introduced digital invoicing, POS systems, and AI-based tax monitoring.
Transparency measures included live broadcasting of PIA’s privatization process, full digitization of government files through E-Office, and enhanced audit systems in the Auditor General’s office. Corporate reforms reduced legal forms from 75 to 28 through a digital corporate registry at SECP.
Social sector reforms supported 165,000 families with productive assets, provided interest-free loans to over 200,000 households, and helped many beneficiaries graduate from income support programs. Education reforms made internships and industry-linked certifications mandatory in higher education.
Climate and environment initiatives included the launch of a Carbon Market Policy, Green Taxonomy, and Pakistan’s active role in global climate frameworks such as the Loss and Damage Fund. Women’s economic participation targets were set at 300,000 women under new business policies.
Human rights, governance, and justice reforms included new legislation on domestic violence, child rights data systems, special courts for overseas Pakistanis, and continued compliance with GSP+ requirements, helping Pakistan retain its EU trade status.
In regional governance, reforms in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir focused on legal amendments, financial self-reliance, digital land records, and energy sector improvements. Development funding and external financing also showed strong performance, with $9.07 billion in external commitments recorded in 2025.
The report concludes that Pakistan’s reform agenda has significantly strengthened transparency, institutional stability, and governance capacity, offering a comprehensive snapshot of state-led reforms across multiple sectors.