1st Pakistan Prosperity Forum 2021

PRIME organized first Pakistan Prosperity Forum on 17th November 2021. We are proud that the celebrated economist, Dr. Arthur B. Laffer delivered a keynote address in the Forum. Dr. Arthur B. Laffer is the creator of “Laffer Curve” and has distinction in many publications as “The Father of Supply-Side Economics”.

Other speakers included Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed, Dr. Ikram ul Haq, Huzaima Bukhari, Ali Salman, Dr. Nadeem ul Haque & Syed Javed Hassan.

Pakistan Prosperity Forum 2021

Marriott Hotel, Islamabad, 17th November 2021

AGENDA

9:30 amRegistration and Networking
FIRST SESSION
10:00 amWelcome Remarks by Ali Salman
10:10 amIntroductory Remarks by Rizwan Rawji
10:30 amKeynote Address by Dr. Arthur B. Laffer
11.15 amSpecial Remarks by Guest of Honour Shafqat Mahmood, Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture
11:30 am Questions & Answers with Dr. Arthur B. Laffer
12:15 pmLunch Break
SECOND SESSION
1:30 pmRebuilding the Revenue System Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed, Chairman FBR
2:00 pmLow rate, flat, broad-based and predictable taxes Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikram ul Haq and Ali Salman
2:45 pmDiscussion
3:15 pmConcluding Remarks by Dr. Nadeem-ul-Haque, Vice Chancellor PIDE
3:30 pmTea/Coffee Break
THIRD SESSION
4:00 pmRoad to a Prosperous Pakistan Syed Javed Hassan, Chairman Economic Advisory Group
4:30 pmVote of thanks Mohammed A. Rajpar, Member Board of Trustees PRIME  
4:45 pmConference Closes

An interview with Arthur B. Laffer (Business Recorder):

‘Pakistan needs broad-based, low rate, flat taxes’ Arthur Betz Laffer is an American economist

PRIME Profile Video:

Speakers Profile:

Pakistan’s tax structure needs drastic reform as a strategy for economic transformation and this conference is an opportunity to give impetus to choosing the right fiscal policy.

This lecture and conversation with Dr. Arthur B. Laffer is most pertinent to today’s Pakistan economic challenges. While he does not comment directly on Pakistan, one can deduce clear policy messages. With this, PRIME has done its most significant conference so far. We also arranged his meeting with the Prime Minister and Finance Minister where same messages were delivered.

Flat Tax Proposal by PRIME:

Javed Hassan Speech – Road to a Prosperous Pakistan:

FBR Chairman Presentation – Rebuilding the Revenue System:

Transcription of Dr. Arthur B. Laffer’s keynote:

keynote Address by Dr. Arthur B. Laffer:

You can watch the keynote address by Dr. Arthur B. Laffer delivered at Pakistan Prosperity Forum organized by PRIME here;

Dr. Arthur B. Laffer speaks at 1st Pakistan Prosperity Forum 2021

Full Conference:

You can also watch full conference at this link;