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At MHRC, we take pride in fostering knowledge, dialogue, and collaboration that has the potential to improve the trajectory of human development in South Asia. Our commitment to advancing the vision of the late Dr. Mahbub ul Haq remains steadfast as we continue to produce insightful interdisciplinary research.
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Electronic Invoice Monitoring and Tax Compliance in Punjab | Policy Brief
Tax compliance in Punjab is a key policy issue in the context of a large informal sector and the limited enforcement capacity of the tax authorities. As a policy reform geared towards improving government access to information trails via technological integration, the Punjab Revenue Authority PRA) introduced the Electronic Invoice Monitoring Software (EIMS) in designated services and firms. In this brief, we analyze the impact of this intervention by examining the difference in three tax-related outcomes for firms in the months after the adoption of EIMS
Pakistan Dialogues
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From Margins to Mainstream: Microfinance for Transgender Empowerment in Pakistan | The Friday Economist
How to Run Surveys – Lessons from Survey Design and Implementation for the project “The Political Economy of Progressive Taxation in Pakistan”
Beyond Barriers: E-Commerce Survival in Pakistan's Social Media-Restricted Environment | The Friday Economist
Crafting a Competitive Advantage for Pakistani Exporters
Universal Healthcare, with a Pakistani twist | Reform That Works
The Role of Mobile Wallets in Fintech: Enhancing Financial Independence for Women in Pakistan
The Moral Meaning of Pakistan’s 2024 General Elections
What is the Youth Thinking?
Identity and Aspiration Among Youth in Gilgit-Baltistan
The Ambiguous Prospects of a Pakistani Central Bank Digital Currency
Research and Policy
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