China’s lawfare against corruption and lessons for Pakistan (Part I)
By Hassan Aslam Shad and Dr. Ikram Ul HaqPrime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to China, which concluded on 6 November, was another historic milestone in the growing geo-strategic China – Pakistan relationship. Elimination of poverty and corruption have been on…
2011: Year of conflicts
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul Haq2011 is about to end leaving behind many sordid memories, troubles and challenges—imperialist highhandedness evoking Occupying Wall Street Movement, political upheavals, armed conflicts, economic collapses and slowdowns, rising poverty and unemployment, social distresses and above…
Year 2008: Lethal weapon of cross-border terrorism
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul Haq2008 has ended leaving behind many troubles and challenges—economic slowdowns, financial crises, rising unemployment, social distresses, regional armed conflicts and above all rapidly rising tide of cross-border terrorism. At the fag end of the year,…
2005: Year of legal shenanigans
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul HaqLegal historians in Pakistan are bewildered as day by day the society is wrangling with legal shenanigans starting from serious constitutional issues to enforcing ban of kite flying and meals on wedding parties. In a…
150 years of Lahore High Court
Dr. Ikramul Haq“The purpose of celebrating 150th anniversary is that we want to make people aware that the judiciary is active to protect their rights and that positive reforms are being introduced in the system”—Chief Justice of Lahore High CourtIt…
100-day tax reforms agenda
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul HaqThe administrative burden of tax compliance is hardest in Pakistan where firms have to make 47 payments and spend 594 hours (or 74 man days per year) dealing with tax regulations versus 12 payments and…
Fifth anniversary of 9/11
Reality of ‘War on Terrorism’Dr. Ikramul HaqFive years after the wanton attack on New York’s twin towers, symbols of America’s economic might, the world is a changed place. The perpetuation of terrorism since then and manhandling of the entire issue…
On March 23, 1940, All India Muslim League in its annual session at Lahore [22-24 March 1940] passed Lahore Resolution that ultimately paved the way for a separate homeland [Pakistan] for the Muslims of British India on August 14, 1947 after a long-drawn struggle against colonial rule. This memorable day and adoption of Pakistan’s first constitution is celebrated as ‘Pakistan Day’ every year.
Pakistan Day: Reflections & ResolveDr. Ikramul HaqThe unprecedented sufferings of Pakistanis, especially the poor and less privileged, will continue unabated no matter how many Pakistan Days we celebrate, unless the society is restructured on the principles of equity, fairness and…
Sales Tax: History & Issues
By Dr. Ikramul Haq*I. INTRODUCTIONThe imposition of sales tax in Pakistan is not new. It has its origin in pre-partition era under the Government India Act of 1935. In recent years, the complexities have arisen in its implementation as the…