Islamabad — February 25, 2026:
The Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 commenced today in Islamabad under the theme “Re-imagining Governance for URAAN Pakistan,” marking one of the most significant national dialogues on institutional reform and policy innovation in recent years.
Organised by the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, the two-day forum brings together over 500 attendees, including federal and provincial leaders, parliamentarians, civil servants, policy experts, private sector representatives, international development partners, and civil society stakeholders. The event aims to generate actionable solutions for strengthening governance frameworks, enhancing service delivery, and energizing Pakistan’s economic and social progress.
Forum Objectives and Key Focus Areas
The Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 is designed to facilitate collaborative discussions on pressing national priorities, including:
Institutional Modernization
Developing strategies to increase transparency, accountability, and efficiency within government institutions.
Economic Resilience
Exploring policies that support inclusive economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development.
Governance Reform
Addressing systemic challenges related to public service delivery, digital governance, and regulatory frameworks.
Inclusive Policy Dialogue
Bringing together voices from diverse sectors government, private sector, academia, and civil society to build consensus on reform priorities.
This multi-stakeholder platform reinforces Pakistan’s commitment to inclusive governance and long-term policy planning.
Participation and Leadership
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior government officials are scheduled to attend key sessions, alongside provincial chief ministers, federal ministers, and international partners. The forum’s agenda includes panel discussions, expert presentations, and case studies highlighting effective governance models and reform pathways.
Participants represent a broad spectrum of fields, including public administration, economic policy, legal reform, environmental planning and digital governance all aligned with the URAAN Pakistan vision of equity, exports, energy, environment, and e-Pakistan.
Importance for Pakistan’s Development
The Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 underscores the government’s proactive approach to catalyzing reform and addressing socio-economic challenges through coordinated policy responses. By fostering dialogue among policymakers and practitioners, the forum aims to translate discussions into concrete actions that enhance governance quality and public trust.
Experts note that such platforms are essential for bridging gaps between national priorities and implementation strategies, particularly in areas like economic reforms, institutional efficiency, and citizen-centric service delivery.
Outlook and Next Steps
Sessions over the next two days will generate recommendations and insights that may shape Pakistan’s governance agenda in the coming years. Outcomes from the forum could influence budget planning, development strategies, and institutional reforms with implications for economic growth and social well-being.
The success of the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 signals a growing emphasis on evidence-based policymaking and collaborative leadership as drivers of national progress.
