The Pakistan Reforms Report 2026 was launched in Islamabad on Monday highlighting sweeping institutional changes aimed at building a transparent, efficient, and digitally driven governance framework across the country.

Addressing the launch ceremony, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Reconciliation Dr. Musadik Malik said institutional reforms are being prioritised to establish a permanent system instead of short-term or ad hoc decisions.

He said more than 660 reforms were implemented within a year, marking a significant shift in governance and policy execution across federal institutions.

According to the report, around 35 per cent of the reforms are linked to digitisation, aimed at improving efficiency and ensuring transparency. Dr. Musadik Malik said that 100 per cent of government files across the country have now been digitised.

He added that the Digital Nation Act 2025 laid down a national framework for the digital economy, while reforms in digital governance have reduced discretionary powers and strengthened accountability.

The minister said online protection and digital accountability were reinforced through amendments to the Electronic Crimes Act. These measures, he noted, are designed to safeguard citizens while ensuring responsible use of digital platforms.

Under the Skill Tech Pakistan initiative, he said, 2,700 interns have been deployed in various sectors to equip youth with practical, technology-driven skills.

Energy sector

Dr. Musadik Malik said the largest number of reforms were introduced in the energy sector, reflecting the government’s focus on fixing long-standing structural issues. The report notes that reforms in financial and energy sectors are expected to generate savings of up to Rs1.4 trillion.

He reiterated that the core objective of these reforms is to dismantle traditional bureaucratic practices and replace them with modern, performance-based systems.

Justice system

The report also highlights what officials described as revolutionary changes in the justice system, alongside reforms in law, governance, and public administration. These steps are intended to ensure faster service delivery and improved access to justice.

Reforms made in federal ministries, divisions, and affiliated institutions during 2025 were formally documented in the second reforms report.

Mishaal Pakistan, a country partner institute of the World Economic Forum, compiled the report, documenting over 600 reforms across 135 federal institutions — five times more than the previous year.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mishaal Pakistan CEO Aamir Jahangir said the report reflects growing maturity in reform implementation, digitisation, and systematisation. Co-founder Purish Chaudhry said the report enables citizens, researchers, and future policymakers to better understand structural changes within the state.

A significant number of reforms, the report notes, are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16, which focuses on peace, justice, and strong institutions.