ISLAMABAD: Pakistan achieved a significant milestone in governance research and public policy with the launch of its first-ever State of Freedom Report – Pakistan 2026. This comprehensive national assessment examines political, civil, economic, digital, legal and social freedoms. Developed by Mishal Pakistan, the Country Partner Institute of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Pakistan, the report establishes the country's first evidence-based national benchmark for measuring freedom, public trust, institutional performance, citizen empowerment and governance outcomes, according to a press release.
Launch Event at ISSI
The report was launched at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in collaboration with the China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC). The event brought together senior government officials, parliamentarians, members of the diplomatic corps, academics, media professionals, civil society representatives and policy experts. Barrister Aqeel Malik, Minister of State for Law and Justice, attended as the Chief Guest.
Key Insights from Authors
Presenting the report, Amir Jahangir, Co-Author of the Freedom Report 2026 and Chief Executive Officer of Mishal Pakistan, described the publication as a historic milestone in Pakistan's governance and policy landscape. Puruesh Chaudhary, Co-Author of the report and a governance expert, emphasized the importance of citizen trust, inclusion and future readiness in shaping the nation's trajectory.
