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Annual pre-budget recommendations for the Ministry of Finance and FBR
Policy Advocacy
Research-Backed. Evidence-Driven. Taxpayer-Centred.
TPAP's policy advocacy is built on a simple principle: change happens through credible evidence, sustained pressure, and strategic engagement. We do not rely on rhetoric. We produce rigorous research, engage decision-makers constructively, and build the coalitions necessary to move Pakistan's fiscal policy in the right direction.
Our Approach
Constructive pressure for meaningful fiscal reform.
TPAP studies the real impact of tax policy, listens to taxpayers and businesses, and brings practical recommendations to the institutions shaping Pakistan's fiscal future.
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Quarterly reviews of SROs, circulars, and legislative changes
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Sector-specific white papers on SMEs, real estate, agriculture, and the digital economy
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Pakistan Tax Burden Index assessing compliance costs across sectors
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Government Expenditure Watch monitoring wasteful spending and fiscal accountability
Government Consultations
Formal participation at federal and provincial levels.
TPAP participates formally in government consultation processes. Our submissions are evidence-based, professionally presented, and developed in consultation with our membership, ensuring that the voices reaching policymakers reflect the genuine concerns of Pakistan's taxpaying public.
Public Awareness Campaigns
Digital campaigns explaining tax laws in plain language
Awareness drives on taxpayer rights and complaint mechanisms
Partnerships with universities and professional institutes for fiscal literacy
Media collaborations to bring tax policy into mainstream public discourse
Legislative Advocacy
Formal written submissions to parliamentary committees
Briefings for individual parliamentarians and their staff
Coalition letters co-signed by allied organisations
Public statements and media campaigns on specific legislative proposals
Strategic Engagement
Taking taxpayer priorities to the right tables.
Reform requires informed dialogue across government, business, academia, civil society, and the public. TPAP builds those connections while remaining independent and non-partisan.
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Formal consultations, working groups, and direct submissions
Ministry of Finance
Pre-budget processes and reform dialogues
Parliamentary Standing Committees
Expert testimony and written submissions
Provincial Revenue Authorities
Sales tax, property tax, and local levy matters
Chambers of Commerce & Trade Bodies
Building aligned coalitions for tax reform
Academic & Research Institutions
Collaboration on data, methodology, and impact assessment
Media
Press briefings, op-eds, expert commentary, and social media advocacy
Take Part
Help shape a fairer, simpler, and more accountable tax system.
Review our latest tax policy articles and strengthen this work through TPAP membership.