Pakistan’s First-Ever Governance Reforms Report Launched: A Comprehensive Review of 120+ Reforms in 11 Months
For the first time in Pakistan’s history, a structured effort has been made to systematically document government-led reforms across various sectors, including governance, economic policies, legal frameworks, and institutional efficiency. This initiative offers a transparent and accurate overview of Pakistan’s policy evolution, allowing key stakeholders—policymakers, businesses, and global institutions—to evaluate and engage with the country’s governance trajectory.
Unlike most international reports that assess reforms from January to May, Pakistan Reforms Report 2025 covers a full year, offering a holistic, evidence-based evaluation of governance, accountability, and inclusivity reforms.
A Milestone in Governance Documentation
At the report’s launch, Amir Jahangir, CEO of Mishal Pakistan, emphasized its significance:
“The Pakistan Reforms Report 2025 is a pioneering initiative aimed at bridging the knowledge gap in governance reforms. While international assessments often rely on fragmented data, this report provides a full-spectrum analysis of how Pakistan has transformed under the Shahbaz Sharif administration.”
He further stated that by structuring and making reform data accessible, the report empowers policymakers, businesses, and international institutions with the necessary insights to engage with Pakistan’s evolving governance landscape.
Key Highlights of the Pakistan Reforms Report 2025
Extensive Reform Agenda: Over 120+ policy reforms implemented across governance, economy, and social sectors.
Full-Year Coverage: Unlike international reports with limited data, this report assesses reforms from January 2024 to February 2025.
Holistic Analysis: Provides a comprehensive view of governance, including accountability and inclusivity measures.
Transparent & Data-Driven: Captures the real impact of reforms, offering a more accurate picture of Pakistan’s progress.
Addressing Key Challenges: Covers government strategies to tackle economic instability, inflation, foreign reserves, debt pressure, political polarization, and bureaucratic inefficiencies.
Major Reforms at a Glance
Governance & Public Sector
✔ 150,000 federal workforce positions eliminated to reduce expenditures.
✔ 33% female representation mandated on government boards.
Economic & Financial Reforms
✔ Inflation reduced from 38% (May 2023) to 4.1% (December 2024).
✔ Foreign exchange reserves increased from $4.4 billion to $11.73 billion.
✔ GDP growth improved from 0.29% to 2.38%, with a 3.5% target for FY25.
✔ Trade deficit reduced from $27.47 billion to $17.54 billion in 12 months.
✔ Pension reform expected to save Rs. 1.7 trillion over the next decade.
✔ Crackdown on illicit trade & smuggling, strengthening border security and taxation policies.
Investment & Industrial Growth
✔ 34 MoUs signed with Saudi Arabia worth $2.8 billion.
✔ Expansion of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to attract FDI.
✔ Business Facilitation Centers (BFCs) launched to simplify regulatory processes.
Security & Immigration Reforms
✔ Visa-on-arrival facility extended to 120 countries, processing over 120,000 visas in six months.
✔ Mandatory registration of madrassas, with annual financial audits for transparency.
✔ National Forensics & Cybercrime Agency (NFCA) established to combat digital threats.
✔ 1,600 Special Protection Unit (SPU) personnel deployed for non-CPEC project security.
✔ 973 officers recruited for a newly established Anti-Riot Force.
Digital Transformation & Cybersecurity
✔ AI-driven National Registration & Biometric Policy Framework introduced.
✔ Digital Case Flow Management System implemented in 178 federal courts, tracking 130,000 cases via SMS.
✔ Strengthened cybersecurity laws against false and misleading digital content.
✔ Creation of the Social Media Protection & Regulatory Authority to oversee digital governance.
Climate & Environmental Reforms
✔ Establishment of Pakistan Climate Change Authority (PCCA).
✔ 5 million trees planted under the Green Pakistan Programme.
✔ Introduction of National Policy Guidelines for carbon market trading.
Education & Skills Development
✔ 100 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Centers launched.
✔ National Digital Learning Platform introduced for skill development.
About Mishal Pakistan
Mishal Pakistan is a leading business intelligence, public policy, and strategic communications institution and the Country Partner Institute of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The organization contributes to several global competitiveness indices, including:
Global Competitiveness Report
Global Growth Index
Global Gender Gap Index
Global Travel & Tourism Development Report
Network Readiness Index
Mishal Pakistan remains at the forefront of media development, governance innovation, and digital transformation in the country.
Access the Full Report
The complete Pakistan Reforms Report 2025 (PRR25) is available for public access and download at mishal.com.pk/reforms2025.
