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Can Pakistan broaden its tax base and document the informal economy?

Asked in 4 years · 2004–2021Appears in:English EssayEconomicsInternational Relations
This debate All debatesIn shortPositionsNewsPast questions (4)Same themeIs IMF lending a debt trap or a path to recovery for Pakistan?Can Pakistan's industrial sector drive growth and absorb its labour force?Should Pakistan shift its tax burden from indirect to direct taxes?

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causes of low tax-to-GDP and evasion, informal sector size, fairness of tax structure, enforcement versus incentives, reform path
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2021 · CCE Sindh Economics · DiscussAccording to the findings of a France-based market research firm Ipsos, Pakistan loses more than Rs300 billion yearly due to tax evasion in five economic sectors, with illicit… Outline it
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2021
CCE Sindh · Economics · Discuss

According to the findings of a France-based market research firm Ipsos, Pakistan loses more than Rs300 billion yearly due to tax evasion in five economic sectors, with illicit auto lubricants and tyres trade causing the most damage to the exchequer of all. What are the social, economic, institutional and political factors responsible for such huge tax evasions? Discuss.

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2020
CSS · English Essay · Essay title

Pakistan's informal economy: the way forward.

asks for: Pakistan link · a way forward
2016
CSS · English Essay · Essay title

Promotion of tax culture in Pakistan: Perspective, prospects and challenges.

asks for: both sides · Pakistan link · outlook
2004
CSS · International Relations · Question

High tax rates means large disincentives to productive efforts that aggregate supply and tax revenues are both restricted. Give your arguments for a just tax System.

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