World Bank Pakistan tax reforms report finds moderate progress
The World Bank Pakistan tax reforms report rates two loans of about $670 million as moderately satisfactory, and flags a vacant chief statistician post as a delay.
The World Bank rated two Pakistan loan programmes worth about $670 million as “moderately satisfactory”, with “substantial” overall risk.
The aim is to raise the tax-to-GDP ratio from 12.3% in June 2025 to 15% by June 2030.
Strong progress was noted on most disbursement-linked indicators, and a $164.52 million advance disbursement was made on June 29.
The bank asked the government to correct delays, including a chief statistician post vacant since Sept 24, 2026.
A $70 million Connected Punjab Programme carries a moderate-to-substantial risk rating.