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The Consortium for Development Policy Research in collaboration with the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) recently worked on a Study titled: “Understanding Informality in the Wholesale, Retail and Real Estate Sectors.” The team of Researchers from CDPR included Dr. Umair Javed (LUMS), Dr. Sher Afghan Asad (LUMS) and Dr. Hamid Ateeq Sarwar (REMIT). The primary objective of …
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The Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade (ReMIT) is a 39-months (2021-2025) programme funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The programme provides technical assistance (TA) to Pakistan to implement reforms for strengthening macroeconomic stability and improving conditions for high and sustained growth, mutual prosperity, job creation and poverty reduction. The Programme works …
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In collaboration with the Federal Board of Revenue, this project examines policy options to enhance tax base expansion through machine learning, transparency in taxpayer information, and streamlining processes. Funded by: IGC Duration: January 2021-June 2023 Report: Understanding Federal Sales Tax Expenditures in Pakistan
The chronic fiscal deficit report funded by the International Growth Center (IGC) analyses the taxation system of Pakistan at both federal and provincial levels and how tax collection can be maximized to achieve its revenue potential. The report addresses Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability issues by reviewing past incomes and comparing them with regional competitors. It also …
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