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. Post navigation NSDL reports nearly 5% rise in Q4 profit to Rs 83.3 crore ahead of IPO Four IPOs, including Schloss Bangalore and Aegis Vopak, hitting D-Street next week to raise Rs 6,600 crore
