Pakistan Ease of Doing Business Reforms: Progress and Challenges in 2026
Pakistan has introduced regulatory reforms, digital platforms and business facilitation initiatives, but slow implementation, fragmented approvals and tax administration challenges continue to affect businesses and investor confidence.
Federal Tax Ombudsman Urges FBR To Launch Faceless Income Tax Refund System
The Federal Tax Ombudsman has recommended that FBR introduce a faceless income tax refund system allowing verified refunds to be transferred directly into taxpayers’ bank accounts through automated processing.
Supreme Court of Pakistan Partners with State Bank and 1LINK to Launch Digital Payment Solutions for Court Fees
The Supreme Court of Pakistan signs a tripartite agreement to replace manual legal fee stamps with electronic payment channels for improved judicial efficiency.
World Bank 600 Million Dollar Fiscal Reform Program Stalls as Administrative Bottlenecks Delay Implementation
Pakistan’s ambitious 600 million dollar public resource program faces delays as the World Bank reports zero disbursement months after approval due to pending administrative clearances.
Sindh Government Partners with Major Banks for Digital Property Transfer Tax Collection System
Sindh Government signs agreements with Sindh Bank NBP and Bank of Punjab to digitize property transfer taxes enhancing transparency and revenue management.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Launches Ehsaas Fuel Support Program for Motorcyclists
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa introduces the Ehsaas Fuel Support Program to provide monthly subsidies to registered motorcycle and scooter owners.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Forms High Level Committee to Revitalize SECP Regulatory Framework
Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar leads a new committee to reform the SECP, focusing on special tribunals, digitization, and civil penalties to protect investors.
ADB Issue Final Deadline for 360 Million Dollar CAREC Infrastructure Loan
The Asian Development Bank sets an April 5 deadline for Pakistan’s NHA to finalize the 360 million dollar CAREC Tranche-III project or risk losing vital funding.
ECC Approves Rs24bn Supplementary Grants for Defence, FBR and Digital Projects
Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee approves Rs24 billion in supplementary grants, including defence allocations, FBR digital enforcement posts, IT projects, and funds for special education and media initiatives.
ICMAP Presents Strategic Roadmap to Implement IMF Governance Reforms in Pakistan
ICMAP has introduced a comprehensive, action-driven roadmap to convert the IMF’s governance and corruption diagnostics into practical reforms, outlining a 32-pillar framework aimed at strengthening institutions, transparency, and economic stability in Pakistan.