ACCA Pakistan hosts post-budget dialogue, calling for structural reforms to turn stability into sustained growth
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) convened senior policymakers, business leaders, economists and finance professionals at its Post-Budget Dialogue 2026/27 to assess the implications of the Federal Budget 2026/27 and to examine the structural reforms needed to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Held under the theme ‘Pakistan: From Surviving to Thriving’, the dialogue reflected a national conversation that is shifting from short-term crisis management towards a longer-term agenda of competitiveness and resilience. Bringing together voices from government, industry and the accountancy profession, the session examined the role of fiscal policy, investment facilitation and institutional reform in strengthening Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability and long-term competitiveness. Participants explored Pakistan’s broader economic outlook, with particular focus on accelerating structural reform, widening the tax base, improving regu...