ISLAMABAD — The Federal Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (FPPRA) has partnered with the World Bank to develop the Draft National Procurement Strategy (NPS) for 2026–2030.
Consultative Session Overview
A consultative session was held on Tuesday, gathering representatives from federal, provincial, and Gilgit-Baltistan regulatory authorities. Key multilateral development banks, including the Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and Islamic Development Bank, participated.
Importance of Public Procurement
Hasnat Ahmed Qureshi, Managing Director of the Federal PPRA, emphasized public procurement’s significance to the Pakistan economy, as it represents 19 to 20 percent of GDP. He explained how the strategy aligns with the federal government’s reform agenda by:
- Enhancing transparency
- Increasing accountability
- Boosting competition
- Improving efficiency
Strategic Developments
Qureshi highlighted the World Bank’s technical support and the combined efforts of federal and provincial authorities via the Advisory Group on Public Procurement. The new strategy addresses critical modern priorities, including:
- Digitization
- Sustainability
- Performance monitoring
- Contract management
- Workforce professionalization
World Bank’s Analysis
During the session, World Bank consultant Fayeq Deek presented an analysis of the current procurement landscape. He proposed strategic objectives alongside a comprehensive reform plan and an implementation framework.
