As the EU tightens its regulations, many countries view compliance as a mere obligation, but the implications of this can have benefits far beyond maintaining trade relations. By aligning with…
“The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has become a significant barrier to the widespread adoption of QR code payment systems in Pakistan. FBR often sends notices to businesses when they…
Cash transactions continue to dominate Pakistan’s economy, with much of the activity occurring in the informal sector. This reliance on cash has stifled the growth of micro, small and medium-sized…
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) oversees Pakistan’s gas sector, including Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Natural Gas, and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). However, domestic natural gas production is declining…
Globally, tax crimes have always been a significant threat to economic stability and governance. These offences that include tax evasion, fake invoicing, refund fraud, and misreporting of income, lead to…
WE’VE probably imagined some version of ‘I wish I had the chance to tell [someone] how much I loved them before they died’. I don’t have such thoughts for my…
In the light of dynamic shifts in business and advancements in technology, it is opportune for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to embark on a transformation journey. This entails…
I enjoy reading political treatises by Pakistani authors. They are insightful and describe what is behind the scenes. Many are also well researched but are often based on secondary sources.…
Pakistan is at a critical juncture of its journey of digital financial inclusion. It is critical that the Central Bank and the industry reflect and take stock of the country’s…
In more than two years that I have spent in Tokyo – primarily promoting trade and investment between Pakistan and Japan, if I am asked to share one key lesson…
