Majid Khan

Keywords: SMEs in Pakistan, small businesses reforms, SME policy Pakistan, business growth Pakistan, SME financing 📌 Introduction Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, accounting for nearly 40% of GDP, 80% of non-agricultural employment, and 25% of export earnings. Yet, they face chronic challenges—limited financing, regulatory burdens, and lack of technological

Keywords: digital payments Pakistan, fintech in Pakistan, mobile wallets, cashless economy, financial inclusion 🚀 Introduction In an age where technology is transforming global commerce, digital payments have emerged as a powerful tool for economic growth and financial inclusion. For Pakistan—where over 60% of the economy operates informally—moving from a cash-heavy to a cash-lite society could

Keywords: FBR Pakistan, tax net expansion, Pakistan tax system, tax collection FBR, broadening tax base 📌 Introduction The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) plays a pivotal role in ensuring financial stability by mobilizing domestic revenue in Pakistan. One of its core objectives is to expand the tax net—that is, to increase the number of taxpayers

Keywords: undocumented economy in Pakistan, informal sector, black economy, Pakistan tax evasion, formalize economy Pakistan 🔍 What is the Undocumented Economy? The undocumented economy—also known as the informal, shadow, or black economy—refers to economic activities that are not recorded by government authorities and do not contribute to the official GDP or tax revenues. These include:

By MAJID KHAN Msc Finance 1. What is Monetary Policy? Monetary policy refers to actions taken by a country’s central bank (e.g., State Bank of Pakistan) to regulate the money supply, interest rates, and credit in the economy. It aims to maintain price stability, control inflation, and support economic growth. Key Tools: 2. What is