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flag World Bank study finds Pakistan's GST deepens poverty, recommends boosting social spending.

flag A World Bank study reveals that Pakistan's General Sales Tax (GST) significantly increases national poverty, accounting for over 7% of households' pre-tax spending. flag The Benazir Income Support Programme, which provides cash transfers to the poorest families, has the largest positive impact on reducing inequality. flag The report recommends improving fiscal policies to prioritize social spending and targeted transfers to help the poor and vulnerable, while also enhancing public health and education services.

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