Democracy sans tax culture
Dr. Ikramul HaqIn democracy, taxes play an important role—the elected representatives, who under Article 77 of the Constitution enjoy exclusive power to levy taxes, have greater responsibility to discharge their personal tax obligations and ensure enforcement of tax laws across…
Democracy sans tax culture
Dr. Ikramul HaqIn democracy, taxes play an important role—the elected representatives, who under Article 77 of the Constitution enjoy exclusive power to levy taxes, have greater responsibility to discharge their personal tax obligations and ensure enforcement of tax laws across…
Case for fair taxation
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul HaqIn Pakistan, taxpayers’ money is not spent for the purpose it is collected. It is wasted and/or abused mercilessly. A big chunk of it goes for debt servicing, defence and for giving tax-free extraordinary perks…
Apathy—a human disorder?
Huzaima Bukhari“Science may have found a cure for most evils; but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all—the apathy of human beings”—Helen Keller (1880-1968)According to Helen Keller, apathy is the worst possible evil for which no…
Ending woes of taxpayers
Dr. Ikramul HaqPakistan presents a classic case study of failure in every sphere of governance— the inefficient State institutions are the root cause of perpetual crises as they have no regard for the rights of the people. We need to…
Ending woes of taxpayers
Dr. Ikramul HaqPakistan presents a classic case study of failure in every sphere of governance— the inefficient State institutions are the root cause of perpetual crises as they have no regard for the rights of the people. We need to…
NAB, elites and rent-seekers
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul Haq“The institutional structure of Pakistan’s economy is designed to generate rents for the elite at the expense of the middle classes and the poor. It is this structural characteristic of the economy and not just…
Tax policy for investment
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul HaqIt is heartening to know that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has at last started a meaningful dialogue with experts and stakeholders on vital issues related to policy flaws and operational inadequacies in enforcing…
NAB & white collor crimes
Dr. Ikramul HaqAt the end of Musharraf era and general elections of 2008, citizens of Pakistan thought that their elected representatives would respect their mandate by establishing an egalitarian society and ensuring accountability of all, especially the mighty men in…