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The World Bank’s annual report on Ease of Doing Business, (EODB) 2020 has highlighted significant progress in the economic growth of Pakistan.

Pakistan has made improvement in its overall ranking in EODB reaching 108 among 190 as compared to 136 last year with an increase of 28 points. Pakistan has secured a place among the top ten countries with the most improving business climate. The ranking has been achieved as a result of reforms undertaken in six areas including starting business, construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, paying taxes and trading across borders. Pakistan has improved its ranking from 52.8 to 61 in terms of absolute Progress towards best global practices in business regulations. Pakistan has been ranked as number one among the top 11 economies (countries with population) for more than 100 million.

Dar-es-Salaam
December 17, 2019