IMF & Pakistan: Yet another programme!
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan for the first review under…
Beyond Section 165: A Judicially Guided, Technology-Driven Framework for Withholding Tax Enforcement under Sections 161 & 162
Muhammad Saqib Raza, Advocate High Court Section 165 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 [“the Ordinance”] read with relevant rules obligates taxpayers…
آئین کی بالادستی سے ہی بقا ممکن ہے
آئین کی بالادستی سے ہی بقا ممکن ہے حذیمہ بخاری، ڈاکٹر اکرام الحق مقننہ خودمختار ہے لیکن اسلامی جمہوریہ پاکستان کے آئین کی بالادستی…
Unconstitutional “windfall tax”
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Syed Muhammad Ijaz Banks have regular windfall income from dealing in foreign currencies—oxymoronic treatment by SRO.…
Lies, Lies, Lies
Huzaima Bukhari “People are so docile right now. It is almost as if good government means that when the politicians lie to…
Pakistan: In dire need of reforms
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The economic situation in Pakistan remains complex, with fluctuating growth rates, high prices…
Pakistan Day, Debt Crisis & Way Out
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The nation celebrated yet another Pakistan Day yesterday, a historic occasion commemorating the Lahore Resolution…
Pakistan Day’s Resolve
Dr. Ikramul Haq The 26th Constitutional Amendment (CA) passed by Pakistan’s Parliament is a blow to judicial independence, the rule of law,…
86th Pakistan Day Sill In Search Of Direction
Dr. Ikramul Haq The nation will celebrate tomorrow 86th Pakistan Day, with the hope that the present hybrid-plus government, working on the dictates…
Pakistan’s Roadmap to Crypto Legalization—IV
Abdul Rauf Shakoori The legalization of cryptocurrency in Pakistan is gaining momentum, requiring a strong regulatory framework to mitigate financial crimes. The previous articles…
Pakistan’s Roadmap to Crypto Legalization—V
Abdul Rauf Shakoori The taxation of cryptocurrency assets in Pakistan plays an important role in the broader framework of legalizing digital currencies within the…
Pakistan’s Roadmap to Crypto Legalization—VI
Abdul Rauf Shakoori The article is the final piece in a comprehensive series outlining a roadmap for the legalization and regulation of cryptocurrencies in…
Pakistan’s Roadmap to Crypto Legalization—III
Abdul Rauf Shakoori Consumer protection in cryptocurrency transactions is an essential aspect of regulatory evolution, following the discussions on the definition, legal framework, oversight…
IMF mission’s concerns
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori Pakistan’s relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been a long-standing one, characterized by…
Pakistan’s Roadmap to Crypto Legalization–II
Abdul Rauf Shakoori The establishment of a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in Pakistan necessitates a structured and phased approach. The first article of this…
Pakistan’s Roadmap to Crypto Legalization—I
Abdul Rauf Shakoori The rapid evolution of cryptocurrency has significantly impacted global economies, offered new financial opportunities and reshaped traditional banking systems. The increasing…
Online Child Sexual Abuse
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) report on detecting, disrupting, and investigating online child sexual…