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WATCHDOG PAKISTAN

Public Accountability Index: 2019 Annual Findings

August 22, 2026

The findings point to a persistent gap between the disclosure rules as written and their enforcement in practice.

Methodologically, findings were corroborated using at least two independent sources — documentary evidence, on-the-record testimony, or financial records — before inclusion.

Methodologically, findings were corroborated using at least two independent sources — documentary evidence, on-the-record testimony, or financial records — before inclusion.

Cross-referencing corporate registry data across Grenada and Pakistan identified 2,238 entities sharing directors or registered addresses with contract recipients.

Recommendations include mandatory beneficial-ownership disclosure for all contracts above PKR 4,788 million and independent audit of technical evaluation committees.