Islamabad- As Pakistan readies its Federal Budget for 2025–26, CoRe Alliance has put forward a comprehensive set of proposals to accelerate the shift to a circular economy. Backed by leading private and development sector organizations, CoRe has recommended policy measures to strengthen recycling infrastructure, stimulate green jobs, and address Pakistan’s mounting waste challenges.
Central to CoRe’s proposals is a request for a five-year tax exemption for Packaging Recovery Organizations, a zero-tariff regime on recycling equipment and Reverse Vending Machines, and GST exemptions on services related to waste sorting, collection, and recycling. The Alliance is also advocating for financial incentives or tax rebates for companies that meet recycling targets […]