Pakistan’s Tariff Regime: Comparative Perspective

报告摘要

Pakistan’s National Tariff Policy 2025–30 (NTP) sets out an ambitious programme to promote export-led growth through reforms of the import tariff structure. This an independent comparative analysis to establish a consistent basis for comparing tariff structures, particularly the treatment of para-tariffs and provides an updated assessment that reflects Pakistan’s tariff reforms introduced in the fiscal year (FY) 2025–26 budget and recent changes in comparator countries, where data are available. The short analysis covers Pakistan and nine comparator countries as set out in the NTP: India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Türkiye. It draws on the latest available international data, published research by reputable international institutions and, where necessary, OE calculations using internationally comparable statistics. Together, the analysis tests whether the data support the NTP’s characterisation of Pakistan’s tariff protection relative to the comparator economies.