April 26, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan’s commitment to digital reforms was highlighted by the Finance Minister, who underscored the importance of reducing the human interface between tax collectors and taxpayers through the use of technology.
The aforementioned discussions took place between Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, and Baroness Chapman, Minister of State for International Development of the United Kingdom, on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.
The Finance Minister thanked Baroness Chapman for the United Kingdom’s longstanding partnership with Pakistan and its continued support towards the country’s socioeconomic development, according to the press release.
He briefed her on the World Bank’s 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Pakistan, which places a strong emphasis on tackling population challenges and enhancing climate resilience.
He also appreciated the role of the REMIT platform in mapping development assistance over the past two years and in formulating an effective communication strategy.
