ISLAMABAD:
Mishal Pakistan released its Pakistan Reforms 2026 report, saying the country has made large-scale progress in governance reforms over the past year and the energy sector has led the reform effort, accounting for 40% of the total.
The report indicates that more than 600 reforms were implemented in 135 institutions, representing a five-fold increase in the scale of reforms compared to the previous year. It also adds that new agreements with independent power producers in the electricity sector could result in expected savings of 1.4 trillion rupees.
On “Digital Pakistan”, he says that more than 200 reforms have been implemented through digital platforms.
The report also highlights progress made in the Reko Diq project and says the country’s gas policy includes investment targets of $11 billion.
It indicates that the government is committed to moving from short-term stabilization to long-term state capacity building, and notes structural changes in the law, justice and information technology sectors.
The report asserts that the reform process will further improve Pakistan’s global credibility and asserts that it pays particular attention to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, while maintaining momentum despite challenging geopolitical conditions.
Speaking at the launch event, Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik said there would be no compromise on transparency and evidence-based policymaking, adding that reporting on reforms based on facts helps build public trust.
Aamir Jahangir, Managing Director of Mishal Pakistan, said that the 2026 edition documents the change in governance and reflects the growing maturity of Pakistan’s reform process, to record the country’s reform journey.
