Government delays in 2023 cost Pakistan an estimated $132bn

The Pakistan Digital Authority says weak coordination and disconnected systems equalled 39% of GDP, but gives no breakdown of the $132 billion figure.

The Pakistan Digital Authority estimates that administrative inefficiencies and fragmented government processes cost Pakistan $132 billion in 2023.

The authority says that loss was equal to 39% of gross domestic product.

It cites administrative hurdles, weak coordination, disconnected systems, and limited ability of departments to share information.

It calls for common frameworks, shared standards, stronger coordination, simpler procedures, and less duplicated work.

The document does not break the $132 billion down by individual problem.

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