Cyber fraud involving digital financial services is costing Pakistan approximately 2.5 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP), according to a report associated with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG).This figure is significantly higher than the global average economic loss caused by cyber-enabled financial fraud, estimated at 0.45 per cent of GDP.The risk was highlighted in a report titled The Bangkok Blueprint in Action: Regional Experiences and Policy Lessons for Fraud-Resilient Financial Services, released on 14 October 2026. The report focuses on policy measures that countries can adopt to combat cyber fraud.According to the report, economic losses caused by cyber-enabled financial fraud remain high across Asia, with Pakistan identified as a country recording one of the highest losses relative to GDP.

The Bangkok Blueprint, developed through collaboration between the IMF, the World Bank Group and the Bank of Thailand, emphasises the need to strengthen national and international cooperation to prevent, detect and respond to fraud involving digital payments and financial services.Its key recommendations also include improving information-sharing among financial institutions, regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies and technology service providers, as well as strengthening consumer protection.