Economy
World Bank says Pakistan could triple incomes by 2050 with faster reforms
The World Bank says Pakistan could grow up to 6.9pc a year and reach Vietnam's income level by 2050 with faster reforms; per capita growth is stuck at 1.6pc.
Tax reform
Tax reform: 3 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: World Bank says Pakistan could triple incomes by 2050 with faster reforms. Key developments, background and…
3 stories on tax reform since 25 September 2026; the latest was published on 22 October 2026.
Key developments
- World Bank says Pakistan could triple incomes by 2050 with faster reformsThe World Bank's Pakistan Development Update says incomes could triple by 2050 with faster structural reforms.
- IMF urges Pakistan to look beyond fiscal targets to boost growthIMF Middle East and Central Asia director Jihad Azour said Pakistan's fiscal policy must do more than meet primary balance targets.
- FBR launches 'faceless' tax audit centre to end face-to-face contact between officials and taxpayersThe FBR's new faceless centre will pick tax audits by computer and split every case between three anonymous officers to curb discretion.
Economy
IMF urges Pakistan to look beyond fiscal targets to boost growth
IMF director Jihad Azour said Pakistan's fiscal policy must go beyond primary balance targets to fund investment, as Zardari pledged more reforms.
Economy
FBR launches 'faceless' tax audit centre to end face-to-face contact between officials and taxpayers
The FBR's new faceless centre will pick tax audits by computer and split every case between three anonymous officers to curb discretion.