Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday called for reducing direct taxes across all sectors in the upcoming federal budget, emphasizing the need to support business, attract investment, and accelerate economic growth. Read More: Pakistan Pushes for Tax Relief to Boost Growth Speaking at the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 in Islamabad, the prime minister said the government must shift its focus […]
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PM Shehbaz moves toward industrial policy overhaul
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signaled a major shift in Pakistan’s industrial policy after business leaders presented new proposals. He welcomed the recommendations during the first meeting of the Working Group on Industrialisation. He also ordered a detailed review to prepare them for inclusion in the national framework. The meeting brought together key ministers, advisors and […]
Unfriendly business environment
The business environment in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan continues to be unfriendly. It is because of this, the country has one of the fastest growing informal sector and slowest expanding formal in South East Asia. In order to enter the ranks of the ‘Asian Tigers’ the situation has to change, Pakistan will get nowhere […]