Barrister Javed Ahmed

Barrister Javed Ahmed is a globally recognized tax and fiscal policy expert, international arbitrator, and digital governance specialist with over 35 years of experience. A former civil servant, he has led landmark reforms in tax administration across Pakistan, notably transforming the Punjab Revenue Authority into a Smart Tax Administration. He has worked with global institutions including the World Bank, IMF, GIZ, and FCDO. Barrister Ahmed is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK & Pakistan) and the International VAT Association (Belgium). His core expertise spans VAT, international taxation, transfer pricing, and e-governance. He has contributed to digital tax frameworks like e-Invoicing, e-Courts, and faceless assessments. A seasoned academic and policy advisor, he has served on expert panels in the EU, GCC, and MENA regions. He holds multiple LLMs from the UK and is a member of Lincoln’s Inn. His contributions have earned him national and international recognition, including a Life Time Achievement Award by IBA, Punjab University.