Economic Policy & Business Development

Eid ul Adha Mubarak 🌙🇵🇰 May this Eid bring prosperity, peace, and renewed hope to every home across the country. #EidMubarak #EidulAdha #EPBD #Pakistan

A few glimpses from yesterday’s Shadow Policy Documents Launch Event at FPCCI, Lahore.

The First Step : Simple One Page individual Tax Returns to Enhance 7 Million Filers to 100 Million Filers! Pakistan’s 147-page FBR Tax Return Form has registered around 7 million filers with only 3 million taxpayers. Meanwhile, the USA IRS Tax Return Form 1040 is just 2 pages. EPBDTT presents a One Page Simple Tax Return Form — designed to make filing easier, increase participation, and help Pakistan move toward 100 million filers and taxpayers. Simple Tax. Strong Pakistan. 🇵🇰 #TaxReform #FBR #Pakistan #TaxMadeSimple #imfree

10 کروڑ ٹیکس فائلرز بناو ! سابق نگراں وفاقی وزیر اور چیئرمین ایکنامک پالیسی اینڈ بزنس ڈویلپمنٹ ڈاکٹر گوہر اعجاز نے آئندہ مالی سال کا شیڈو بجٹ پر پیش کرتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ ایف بی آر نے 147 صفحات پر مشتمل انکم ٹیکس ریٹرن فارم جاری کیا ہے اسے کون بھر سکتا ہے ، پاکستان کی بزنس کمیونٹی نے ایک صفحے پر مشتمل سادہ اور آسان انکم ٹیکس ریٹرن فارم جاری کر دیا ہے @EPBDT @ansukhera

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We are pleased to announce that ahead of the upcoming national fiscal announcements, the Economic Policy & Business Development (EPBD) think tank has launched its pioneering four comprehensive Shadow Policy Documents today. This integrated economic roadmap presents a rigorous, data-driven, people centric and growth oriented alternative vision for our nation's macroeconomic future, establishing new benchmarks for structural reforms and fiscal responsibility. EPBD leadership, including Patron-in-Chief Mr. Bashir Jan Muhammad, Chairman Dr. Gohar Ejaz, HI, SI, CEO Sardar Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera, HI (@ansukhera), Mr. Eazaz Dar, and UBG Patron-in-Chief & Board Member EPBD Mr. S M Tanveer (Din Group) presented the following four Shadow Documents to FPCCI President Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh (@atifikram1) at its launch ceremony at @FPCCIOfficial Tax Policy & Administration Reforms – Actionable solutions to broaden the revenue base and streamline the growth-oriented business friendly tax administration. Shadow Federal Budget 2026-27 – A structured blueprint for optimized resource allocation and deficit reduction, not only for next year but for three year with medium term framework. Shadow Economic Survey of Pakistan – An in-depth analysis of past economic performance and identifying potential for growth in all critical economic indicators. Five-Year Development Plan 2026-31 – A deep analytical dive into 21 prioritized sectors as drivers of growth with a roadmap to reach a reachable GDP growth of 8.5 percent over five years. 🌐 Read the full documents: epbdt.org.pk/shadow-documen…

We are pleased to announce that the Economic Policy & Business Development Think Tank (EPBD) has officially launched its Four comprehensive Shadow Documents. This integrated economic roadmap presents a rigorous, data-driven alternative vision for our nation's macroeconomic future, establishing a new benchmark for structural reform and fiscal responsibility. Tax Policy & Administration Reforms – Actionable solutions to broaden the revenue base and streamline public administration. Shadow Federal Budget 2026-27 – A structured blueprint for optimized resource allocation and deficit reduction. Shadow Economic Survey of Pakistan – A deep analytical dive into 21 identified sectors. Shadow Five-Year Development Plan 2026-31 – A long-term framework targeting sustainable growth and equitable progress. These frameworks represent months of intensive research by our policy experts and serve as a ready-to-implement roadmap for a more resilient, competitive economy. We invite all stakeholders, industry leaders, and members to engage with these documents as we advocate for a transparent and prosperous fiscal future. 🌐 Read the full documents here: epbdt.org.pk/shadow-documen…

@Sardar0mer You may view them on EPBD’s official website after the Launch. Thank you

@EPBDT Where can I get them today?

Today, EPBD is set to unveil its four landmark Shadow Policy Documents — a bold, research-driven alternative vision for Pakistan’s economy. From Tax Reforms and the Federal Budget to the Economic Survey and Five-Year Development Plan, these documents present one unified goal: sustainable growth, job creation, investment confidence, and prosperity for every sector and region of Pakistan. A roadmap beyond survival; towards growth, stability, and transformation. STAY TUNED… #EPBD #ShadowDocuments #PakistanEconomy #EconomicReforms #GrowthAgenda

Good luck @ansukhera sb. I hope there will be many new things to learn from your shadow budget, a job that the opposition parties should also have done. I am looking forward to see whether EPBD follows IMF model prescription or gives asli wali home grown policy, or a mix of both

It's good move in beloved country as I did a show on shadow budget with Dr Nadeem Ul Haq last week and will be shared at X very soon. Will love to see what you have suggested in your launched report today. Today, EPBD is set to unveil its four landmark Shadow Policy Documents — a bold, research-driven alternative vision for Pakistan’s economy. From Tax Reforms and the Federal Budget to the Economic Survey and Five-Year Development Plan, these documents present one unified goal: sustainable growth, job creation, investment confidence, and prosperity for every sector and region of Pakistan. A roadmap beyond survival; towards growth, stability, and transformation. Sent from WhatsApp wa.me/923005388459?s…

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As Budget 2026–27 approaches, difficult questions cannot be avoided. Amid an IMF revenue target of Rs22 trillion, a larger PSDP, and rising defense spending, where will the money come from? The numbers may add up on paper—but the fiscal reality is far less convincing. An FBR shortfall in FY26 raises serious doubts about achieving even more ambitious revenue targets. Will the government finally pursue structural reforms and broaden the tax base, or once again squeeze those already paying taxes? For households and businesses, the answer carries real consequences. Higher utility charges, petroleum levies, withholding taxes, and indirect taxation have repeatedly borne the burden of adjustment. Will FY27 bring actual reforms or just another regressive budget? #PakistanBudget #FY27 #Pakistan

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