Struggle for gender equality
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The significance of International Women’s Day , observed on 8th March of every year,…
Tapping Real Tax Potential
Dr. Ikramul Haq Businesses also need a fiscal policy board independent of tax collection that aims to increase the tax-to-GDP ratio as…
Crypto Innovation, Regulatory Challenges
Abdul Rauf Shakoori Cryptocurrency has emerged as a transformative force in the global financial ecosystem. What started as an experimental form of digital money…
Striving for cashless economy
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The global financial ecosystem is undergoing metamorphosis, with digital payment systems emerging as the cornerstone…
Optimistic economic outlook
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The economic outlook of Pakistan remains an important focus for analysts and policymakers. The Federal Finance Minister,…
On Women’s Day
Huzaima Bukhari “A woman is like a tea bag—you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water”—Eleanor…
IMF, Taxes & Pakistan
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori Pakistan is preparing to undergo the first biannual review under the US$7 billion 37-month Extended…
Avant-Garde Budget Proposals—II Fixing Narrow & Punctured Tax Base
Dr. Ikramul Haq A difficult business environment, weak governance, and an outsized role of the state hinder investment, which remains very low compared to…
IMF programme & Pakistan’s vulnerabilities
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori Pakistan’s economy has been perpetually struggling through recurrent turbulent phases, facing severe fiscal and external…
Killer Sense Of Denial
Huzaima Bukhari “I think the greatest illusion we have is that denial protects us. It’s actually the biggest distortion and lie. In fact,…
FDI: Is investing in Pakistan attractive?
Syed Muhammad Ijaz The issue of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) for Pakistan has assumed renewed importance in the wake of serious crunch in foreign…
Outcomes of FATF 2025 Plenary
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The second FATF Plenary under the Presidency of Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico concluded on February…
فیض احمد فیض: انقلابی شاعر اور دکھی انسانیت کی آواز
فیض احمد فیض: انقلابی شاعر اور دکھی انسانیت کی آواز حذیمہ بخاری، ڈاکٹر اکرام الحق فیض احمد فیض (1910-1984) — عظیم انقلابی شاعر، استاد، مدیر،…
Avant-Garde Budget Proposals—I Inclusive Growth & Fair Taxation
Dr. Ikramul Haq “A fairer balance of fiscal effort between the Federal and Provincial governments, which have agreed to rebalance spending activities in line…
Digital Nation Act: A Critique
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The digital era has transformed societies worldwide, revolutionizing economies, governance, and personal interactions.…
Journey towards prosperous Pakistan
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s remarks on Pakistan’s economic direction and bilateral relations with Turkiye highlight a…
Beyond Inflation: The Hidden Risks in Pakistan’s Economic Recovery
Mirza M. Hamza Pakistan’s economy is addicted to debt. Lavish government spending—recklessly financed through borrowing—has resulted in a precarious debt trap, a depreciated rupee,…
Negativity In Positivity
Huzaima Bukhari “Learning to distance yourself from all the negativity is one of the greatest lessons to achieve inner peace”—Roy T. Bennett Human…