Huzaima & Ikram’s articles collect decades of published analysis on Pakistan’s tax and corporate law — income tax, sales tax, FBR reform, budgets and constitutional questions — by Dr. Ikramul Haq, Huzaima Bukhari and Abdul Rauf Shakoori, including pieces first published in Pakistan’s leading newspapers. See also our Budget 2027 & challenges series and our When VAT ceases to be VAT series, and our Beyond Public Finance series, and our Bankruptcy of Ideas series, and our FATF & Pakistan hub, and our FBR & Pakistan hub, and our Withholding Tax & Pakistan hub, and our Tax Reform & Pakistan hub, and our Constitutional Tax Law & Pakistan hub.
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Balancing the Books: How a Pakistani Judgment Reconciles Tax Law with Economic Goals
SHARJEEL TAREEF In an increasingly interconnected global economy, tax jurisprudence often presents a complex tapestry of national interests, corporate responsibilities, and the broader pursuit of…
Indian Tax Tribunal Narrows ‘Capital Asset’ Scope, Sparks Debate on Corporate Restructuring & Loan Recovery
SHARJEEL TAREEF A recent pronouncement by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench “F”, in the case of ITA No. 3377/MUM/2023 for Assessment Year…
Reforms We Need
Dr. Ikramul Haq Pakistan was made with a commitment to democracy and development but soon after independence, its founding generation succumbed to greed and…
IMF’s economic outlook
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The global economy is witnessing a turbulent transformation shaped by policy realignments, geopolitical…
Custodial standards for crypto
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The federal government’s announcement of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) marks a significant step in the country’s…
PUC-PUC-PUC: Inside the Hidden Power of Pakistan’s Clerical Bureaucracy
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Engineer Arshad H Abbasi After seventy-eight years of independence, one truth remains uncomfortably clear: Pakistan is not run by…
The Retrospective Puzzle in Tax Jurisprudence: Insights from Two Contrasting Judgments
SHARJEEL TAREEF The intricate world of tax legislation, with its constant amendments and shifting interpretations, often presents a complex challenge for businesses and legal scholars…
Lasting progress & external bailouts
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori Pakistan’s economy is at a decisive moment where years of fiscal burden, external pressure, and structural flaws…
World Standard Day: Technology for humanity
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The world operates on unnoticed systems of order that make life safer, smoother, and more reliable. Global…
اٹھارویں دستوری ترمیم اور نظام محصولات میں اصلاحات
ڈاکٹر اکرام الحقاس بات پر عمومی اتفاق رائے ہے کہ اگر پاکستان کو اپنے تمام شہریوں کی خوشحالی کو یقینی بنانا ہے تو اس…
Pakistan’s Tax System & Death of Reform
Engineer Arshad H Abbasi There is something deeply tragic about Pakistan’s taxation system. It is not merely broken — it is deceived and destroyed.…
Dealing with crypto anonymity
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori Development of cryptocurrency in Pakistan represents a complex connection of innovation, regulation, and financial governance.…
The White Elephant of Planning: How Pakistan Lost Its Manufacturing Future
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Engineer Arshad H Abbasi This article is based on a critical comparison of two Economic Surveys published by the Ministry…
Fiscal stability sans structural reforms
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The current economic situation of Pakistan reflects a nation shaping stability in the face of external and…
Taxes, Exemptions & Charity
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul Haq “We don’t do charity in Germany. We pay taxes. Charity is a failure of governments’ responsibilities”—Henning…
Navigating the Labyrinth: Policy Ambiguity and Public Trust in Taxation Authorities
SHARJEEL TAREEF The efficient and equitable functioning of a nation’s tax system hinges significantly on the clarity, consistency, and transparency of its revenue collection agency.…
آزاد پاور پروڈیوسرز نے پاکستان کے مستقبل کو کیسے دفن کر دیا
ڈاکٹر اکرام الحق اور انجینئر ارشد ایچ عباسیپاکستان کی توانائی کی کہانی روشنی کی نہیں اندھیروں کی ہے۔ یہ ان لوگوں کے ہاتھوں سے…
The Unseen Threads of Justice: How a High Court Decision Shapes Procedural Law and Legacies.
SHARJEEL TAREEF In an increasingly interconnected world, the principles governing legal frameworks and their impact on individuals and businesses transcend national borders. A recent judgment…