The Punjab Digital Tax System was a key topic during an important meeting between the
Punjab Revenue Authority and a World Bank delegation in Lahore. The meeting was held on
September 28, 2026, between PRA Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra and World Bank
representatives. The delegation included Regional Director Michael Roggi, Manager Sylvia Solf,
and other members. Officials discussed plans to use modern digital technology to expand
Punjab’s tax base and improve revenue collection. They also discussed the effective use of
digital databases and the Digital Economy Enhancement Project. During the meeting, both
sides talked about modern tax models used in different countries and agreed to learn from
international practices. The discussions focused on making Punjab’s tax administration more
efficient through technology and better access to information. Officials said digital tools could
help bring more businesses into the tax network and support a stronger system for managing
tax-related information across the province.

The meeting also focused on connecting data from different government departments to
improve tax administration. PRA Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra said digital resources could
help identify businesses that are not currently part of the tax network. Better data sharing could
also help authorities identify possible tax evasion, financial irregularities, and problems in
existing records. The aim is to make important business and tax information easier to access
and manage. Officials discussed using technology to improve records related to tax returns,
payments, and business activities. These digital improvements could help government
departments work together more effectively and support better revenue collection. The World
Bank delegation also discussed strengthening the PRA’s digital monitoring and tax
administration systems. The discussions show that both sides are looking at technology as an
important tool for improving tax management, expanding the tax base, and creating a more
organized system for revenue collection in Punjab.

Another important development is the planned cooperation between the Punjab Revenue
Authority and Punjab Information Technology Board. With support and funding from the World
Bank, PRA and PITB will prepare a joint working plan for digital tax reforms. The plan is
expected to strengthen digital monitoring and improve the use of data in tax administration.
Officials also discussed the use of data analysis to better understand tax information and
business activities. Modern digital systems can help authorities manage large amounts of
information more efficiently and support better decision-making. The World Bank delegation said
the digital monitoring and tax administration system of the Punjab Revenue Authority would be
further strengthened. The planned cooperation is expected to provide technical support for
improving digital systems and developing practical reforms. Officials also highlighted the
importance of using modern technology to improve tax-related services and make the overall
administration process more effective for government departments and businesses.
PRA Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra said Punjab would promote modern technology and data
analysis according to international standards. With technical assistance from the World Bank, a
practical roadmap for future tax reforms will also be prepared. The proposed reforms are
focused on expanding the tax network, improving revenue collection, and strengthening digital
tax administration. Better use of digital information could also help authorities monitor business
activities and maintain more reliable tax records. The initiative is not only focused on collecting
more revenue, but also on improving the way tax information is managed across different
government departments. The cooperation between PRA, PITB, and the World Bank is
expected to support these efforts through technology, technical expertise, and improved data
systems. The latest meeting therefore marks a step toward further digital improvements in
Punjab’s tax administration, with officials focusing on technology, data analysis, and
international practices to strengthen the provincial tax system.

Source: Punjab Revenue Authority, World Bank, Associated Press of Pakistan (APP)

Fatima Khan