Public service—for self or others?
Huzaima Bukhari“I think there’s no higher calling in terms of a career than public service, which is a chance to make a difference in people’s lives and improve the world”—Jack LewThe last few decades have seen a systematic decline both…
People’s budgets
Dr. Ikramul HaqA friend asked to outline as to what should be the ideal budgets for Pakistani people at federal and provincial levels. The answer can be simple: an ideal budget is one that has long-term vision of prosperity by…
Escaping thru addiction!
Huzaima BukhariBy resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987, the United Nations General Assembly decided to observe 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as an expression of its determination to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the…
Community service par excellence
Huzaima Bukhari“There is no higher religion than human service. To work for the common good is the greatest creed”— Woodrow WilsonAfter announcement of the budget for coming fiscal year 2019-20 and Finance Bill 2019 by the present government, there is…
Custodians as reformers
Dr. Ikramul HaqThis week two developments made not only headlines but also created heated debates. The announcement by Prime Minister of establishing National Development Council (NDC) and appointment of Deputy Chairman of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) as head of National…
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Value Added Tax (VAT) in Pakistan Analysis of enforcement problemsByDr. Ikramul HaqI. INTRODUCTIONThe enforcement of sales tax [since 1990 it has been undergoing a gradual shift from General Sales Tax (GST) to Value Added Tax (VAT) type] in Pakistan is becoming…
Fiscal deficit: Mother of all ills
ByDr. Ikramul Haq*The persistent failure of our financial managers and tax collectors to overcome fiscal deficit and remove fiscal imbalances has created a situation where the very economic survival of the country is at stake. Our economic survival now lies…
Perplexity of tax managers
Dr. Ikramul HaqThe persistent failure of our financial managers and tax collectors to overcome fiscal deficit and remove fiscal imbalances has created a situation where the very economic survival of the country is at stake. Our economic survival now lies…
Sordid story of tax reform
Dr Ikramul Haq[1]The tall claims made by the government about six months back that by 1st January 2001, it would introduce majors tax reforms and even promulgate a new Income Tax law proved to be yet another promise not kept….