The iTAP initiative, conceived in May 2025, aims to establish a credible, recurring benchmark to assess transparency and accountability across Pakistan.
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The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), in collaboration with Ipsos, officially unveiled Pakistan’s first-ever indigenous survey, the Index of Transparency and Accountability in Pakistan (iTAP), during a ceremony held at FPCCI Capital House in Islamabad at 11:00 AM.
The event was graced by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, who served as the Chief Guest.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Iqbal commended FPCCI for highlighting transparency and accountability key pillars of good governance and emphasized their vital role in fostering citizen satisfaction, boosting investor confidence, and ensuring sustainable development. He highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between public perception and actual experiences with government institutions to accelerate national progress.
The launch was also attended by FPCCI President Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh and Mr. Mian Zahid Hussain, SI, Chairman of the Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, alongside representatives from the public and private sectors, civil society, academia, and media.
The iTAP initiative, conceived in May 2025, aims to establish a credible, recurring benchmark to assess transparency and accountability across Pakistan. The survey, conducted between December 2025 and January 2026, provides contemporary, nationally representative insights into citizen interactions with public institutions.
Preliminary findings reveal that, despite prevalent negative perceptions, the majority of citizen interactions with public institutions are reported to be corruption-free.
The results underscore the importance of strengthening transparency, addressing awareness gaps, and effectively communicating institutional improvements key steps toward enhancing governance, building public trust, and improving Pakistan’s investment climate.
In his remarks, the Chief Guest praised public institutions that have earned trust through improved service delivery, expressing confidence that tracking progress through iTAP over time can serve as a powerful tool for monitoring reforms and reinforcing the principle that “what gets measured gets improved.”
