Key Points
- Finance Minister emphasises ongoing fiscal and economic reforms in Pakistan.
- Discussion focused on tax policy, revenue mobilisation, and capacity-building collaboration.
- Nigerian delegation expressed interest in Pakistan’s institutional reforms and best practices.
- Both sides agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in taxation and revenue management.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is advancing a robust reform agenda aimed at modernising tax administration, improving compliance, and strengthening fiscal governance, underscoring its commitment to sustained economic growth and institutional efficiency.
During a meeting on Thursday with a high-level delegation from Nigeria’s Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb outlined initiatives to broaden the tax base and enhance institutional capacity.
The Nigerian delegation expressed keen interest in Pakistan’s approach to revenue mobilisation, digitalisation of tax systems, and reforms aimed at improving compliance and efficiency, Ministry officials said. Discussions also included potential collaboration in training, technical assistance, and sharing of best practices in fiscal policy and administration.
Both sides agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and explore opportunities for knowledge exchange programmes that could benefit their respective revenue authorities. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasised that Pakistan remains committed to maintaining macroeconomic stability while implementing reforms that promote economic growth and investment.
The delegation noted Pakistan’s progress in modernising tax administration and welcomed the prospects for deeper engagement in revenue management and institutional capacity-building.
