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…
Drug trafficking & money laundering
Dr. Ikramul HaqJune 26 is being observed as International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking as decided by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987 to raise the level of awareness in the international community about the dangers of…
Anti-corporate tax measures
Dr. Ikramul HaqOn the one hand, our Finance Minister keeps on emphasising the need for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), corporatisation and documentation of economy for rapid growth and on the other his actions reflect the diametrically opposite. During all…
Anti Money Laundering Ordinance, 2007
Half-hearted endeavourHuzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul HaqThe present National Assembly, which takes great pride in completing 5-year tenure first time in the history of Pakistan, miserably failed to pass anti-money laundering bill for the last many years. On September 8,…
Anti Money Laundering laws
Self-contradictory ActsDr. Ikramul HaqThe rulers of Pakistan are fond of making self-contradictory statements and acting in a diametrically opposite manner than what they publicly profess. The incontrovertible evidence of it came during the recent two-day [March 29-30, 2005] international seminar…
Rise of drug trade and fascism
Dr. Ikramul Haq[*]June 26 marks the International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. The worldwide observance was decided by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987 to raise the level of awareness in the international community about the dangers…
Income Tax Ordinance, 2001
Anomalies, lacunae and inconsistenciesHuzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul HaqHuzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul Haq, leading tax consultants, are well-known authors of many books on Pakistani tax laws. They work for a multi-disciplinary firm, HUZAIMA & IKRAM (fax: +92 42 5310721,…
Remembering Mumbai carnage
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr Ikramul HaqToday, November 27, 2009 marks one year of the ghastly three-day carnage in Mumbai—blatant acts of terrorism targeting common people and a leading hotel that jolted entire India and the world at large. It is…
Oath of Office (Judges) Order 2007
Supreme Court’s per incuriam judgementHuzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul HaqIn view of the hierarchical character of judicial system in Pakistan, it is of paramount importance that the law declared by courts should be certain, clear and consistent. It is an…