Pakistan’s Ease of Doing Business Ranking at 108: A Wake-Up Call for Islamabad’s Economy
Islamabad– In the latest World Bank report on the Ease of Doing Business (EODB), Pakistan has been ranked 108th out of 190 countries. This position once again underscores the country's structural and bureaucratic challenges in the economic arena.
Weezharoz-Compared to regional and global peers, this ranking is concerning: India stands at 63, Turkey at 33, Malaysia at 12, and even Vietnam at 70.
Economic experts and institutions like the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) have warned that without deep reforms in the tax structure, reduction of bureaucracy, and improvement of infrastructure, the business environment in the country will remain uncompetitive.
The experience of 2019, when Pakistan improved from rank 136 to 108 through certain reforms, indicates that progress is possible but requires political will, stability, and continuous follow-up.
Lack of advancement in key indicators such as company registration, issuance of construction permits, and investor protection are cited as main reasons for Pakistan’s lag in this ranking.
Continuing this trend could not only reduce foreign investor confidence but also negatively impact domestic job opportunities and economic growth.
This report serves as a warning for the Pakistani government to move beyond economic slogans and focus on practical actions to create the necessary foundation for private sector prosperity and economic competitiveness.
Weezharoz
