World Bank study flags General Sales Tax as key driver of poverty in Pakistan

A World Bank study reveals Pakistan's General Sales Tax exacerbates poverty by disproportionately burdening low-income families. Education spending, particularly at primary levels, also contributes to inequality. Conversely, the Benazir Income Support Programme effectively reduces inequality by providing financial aid to the poorest households, highlighting the need for tax reforms and improved social protection.

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