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Research & Initiatives

Research Studies

Total Number of Studies: 325

Afghanistan – Overview
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Afghanistan – Overview

One of Pakistan’s top export partners, Afghanistan shares many trade, cultural and political ties with Pakistan. Afghanistan’s total bilateral trade in 2013 was $7 billion while bilateral trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan...

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Under-invoicing rampant on imports from UAE

Under-invoicing rampant on imports from UAE

Under-invoicing has been witnessed on the imports from UAE with price disparities in items including mineral and chemicals, pharmaceuticals, dyes, cosmetics, others...

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A brief analysis of import value discrepancies in Pakistan’s imports from UAE

A brief analysis of import value discrepancies in Pakistan’s imports from UAE

According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the country loses about 150 billion rupees each year to under-invoicing in imported goods.

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A Road Map For Optimizing Pakistan’s GSP Plus Status
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A Road Map For Optimizing Pakistan’s GSP Plus Status

The European Union (EU) granted Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Plus status to Pakistan effective from 1st January, 2014.

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Presentation to the Minister of Finance on 22 May 2014

Presentation to the Minister of Finance on 22 May 2014


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Preliminary analysis of Pakistan India trade and a viable roadmap for trade liberalization
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Preliminary analysis of Pakistan India trade and a viable roadmap for trade liberalization

This Study conducted by the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) identifies potential for bilateral trade between Pakistan and India. It highlights...

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Presentation to the Chairman SECP on 17 April 2014

Presentation to the Chairman SECP on 17 April 2014


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Presentation to the Chairman FBR on 9 April 2014

Presentation to the Chairman FBR on 9 April 2014


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PBC’s Proposed changes to the National Tariff Commission Act 1990

PBC’s Proposed changes to the National Tariff Commission Act 1990

Short title, extent and commencement. (1) This Act may be called the National Tariff Commission Act, 1990 (Act No.VI of 1990)...

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PBC Comparative Analysis of The Draft Associations Not for Profit ( Licensing and Corporate Governance) Regulations 2013(SRO 301(I)/2013)

PBC Comparative Analysis of The Draft Associations Not for Profit ( Licensing and Corporate Governance) Regulations 2013(SRO 301(I)/2013)

In June 2013 the SECP proposed The Draft Associations not for Profit (licensing and corporate governance) Regulations, 2013.

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Comparative Analysis of Companies (Audit of Cost Accounts) Rules, 1998 with prevailing legislation

Comparative Analysis of Companies (Audit of Cost Accounts) Rules, 1998 with prevailing legislation

Disclaimer: The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed herein are those of the Management and do not necessarily reflect the views...

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National Economic Agenda (NEA)

National Economic Agenda (NEA)

The National Economic Agenda (NEA) is a Pakistan Business Council initiative aimed at facilitating dialogue among the major political parties...

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Political Parties Manifestos Versus The PBC’s National Economic Agenda

Political Parties Manifestos Versus The PBC’s National Economic Agenda


In April 2011 the Pakistan Business Council with the help of Pakistan’s intellectual elite formulated the National Economic Agenda (NEA).

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Agenda for Economic Reform

Agenda for Economic Reform

Pakistan Business Council has expressed on various recent occasions its concerns for Pakistan’s economy. It has been actively engaging with...

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PBC Position Papers on Five Critical Issues

PBC Position Papers on Five Critical Issues

Five critical and immediate issues and challenges facing Pakistan were identified and panels formed for discussion. The issues identified were:...

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