FBR’s transition into a semi-autonomous body is essential to its ability to strategise, plan and execute revenue mobilisation
Collaboration between governments, central bank and regulatory authorities is essential for implementing policies to address inflationary challenges
Reducing public debt through prudent fiscal management is essential to enhance economic stability and attract investment
By prioritising sound monetary policies and cultivating an enabling business environment, Pakistan can unleash its full economic potential
Pakistan needs to transform its taxation. The focus should be on documenting the economy
As inevitable engagement with the IMF looms, the new government must devise a strategy to implement agreed-upon reforms
Dependence on coalition partners could weaken the government’s ability to formulate and implement cohesive policies
Political parties must embrace their role as vigilant watchdogs, ensuring accountability and transparency in governance
While there is optimism and early signs of recovery, it is vital to accelerate the momentum to bring an end to the economic turmoil
The new year represents a crucial juncture to rectify our errors and address the many challenges
By embracing technology-driven solutions, we can not only mitigate revenue losses but also foster financial inclusion
The inadequacy of our tax-to-GDP ratio reveals an unsustainable financial structure
There is an urgent need for political leaders to adopt a more people-friendly approach
Low foreign exchange reserves and constrained revenue collection remain major challenges for the governments
The government must exercise strict fiscal discipline and curtail waste
Independence of the judiciary is important for the rule of law, subject to accountability
Only through coordinated efforts can Pakistan move towards stability, unlocking its full economic potential
The top priority must be assigned to fundamental structural reforms to dismantle elitist and rent-seeking economic system
The prevalent tax is unduly harsh on the poor and middle-class people
Policy reforms can only be launched by a democratically-elected government with a fresh mandate from the people
