'an independent, non-partisan, not for profit organization'
Fuel levies are more than just numbers at the pump — they have a ripple effect on the cost of living, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture and export competitiveness. With petroleum levy revenue projected to reach Rs 1.676 trillion in FY27, the burden falls disproportionately on ordinary citizens and businesses.It’s time for a fairer, more progressive approach: rationalize unjustified fuel levies, ensure transparency in climate tax revenues, and introduce targeted policies that protect vulnerable households while supporting economic growth.Taxation should promote equity, not punish the common man.
➔ Our Vision
Economic Policy & Business Development Think Tank’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