Pakistan unveils first-ever State of Freedom Report-2026

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan marked a significant milestone in governance research and public policy with the launch of the country's first-ever State of Freedom Report – Pakistan 2026, a comprehensive national assessment examining 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 established the country's first evidence-based national benchmark for measuring freedom, public trust, institutional performance, citizen empowerment and governance outcomes, said a press release.

The report was launched at the 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 Chief Guest.

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.