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The video explainer released on March 19, 2026, forecasted the impact of the ongoing Iran–US–Israel conflict on Pakistan, particularly the surge in fuel prices. Now, as of April 4, 2026, EPBD’s projections have proven accurate, with fuel prices soaring to a historic PKR 458.40
A war in our region doesn’t stay on the battlefield. It shows up at the fuel pump, in food prices, and in the cost of doing business.
If global oil surges, petrol in Pakistan could climb to Rs400 per litre, pushing inflation, unemployment, and economic uncertainty even higher.
➔ Our Vision
Economic Policy and Business Development’s vision is to provide strategic advice and thought leadership to policy makers in shaping a dynamic, inclusive and forward looking economic policy ecosystem that unleashes the full potential of private enterprise, drives sustainable GDP growth and ensures equitable prosperity throughout the economy.
➔ Our Mission
- Advocacy for evidence-based, market-friendly economic policies that catalyze industrial growth, job creation, and export competitiveness.
- Champion private sector-led development by identifying and promoting reforms that incentivize innovation, investment, and fair competition.
- Foster informed dialogue between policymakers and business leaders to align national economic priorities with global opportunities.
- Promote inclusive growth by ensuring that policy outcomes support social mobility, reduce inequality, and enable Pakistan’s youth to thrive in a modern, industrial economy.
➔ Our Objectives
- Policy Reform Advocacy: Develop evidence-based policy recommendations across critical economic domains including taxation, trade, energy, industrial policy, and regulatory governance.
- Sectoral Development Strategy: Provide sector-specific analysis and actionable roadmaps for competitiveness enhancement across Pakistan’s key economic sectors.
- Ease of Doing Business Improvement: Identify and advocate for removal of regulatory barriers, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and administrative obstacles that constrain private sector activity.
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Our Team
EPBD team comprises distinguished business leaders, prominent economists, esteemed academics, and experienced policy experts from across Pakistan.
News
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Muhammad Mubasil. 2 min readPakistan’s Filer vs Non-Filer Divide: A Tax Policy Outlier Tax compliance frameworks across the globe are designed to enhance public revenue through inclusive, transparent, and equitable mechanisms. However, Pakistan’s tax regime continues to operate with a unique distinction between filers...
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