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…
100-day tax reforms agenda
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul Haq The 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…
Fifth anniversary of 9/11
Reality of ‘War on Terrorism’ Dr. Ikramul Haq Five 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…
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 & Resolve Dr. Ikramul Haq The 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,…
Sales Tax: History & Issues
By Dr. Ikramul Haq* I. INTRODUCTION The 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…
Taxpayer Bill of Rights
Dr. Ikramul Haq, a leading international tax counsel, is a well-known author specialising in international tax, press, intellectual property, corporate and constitutional law. Dr. Ikram is Chief Partner of Lahore Law Associates (fax: +92 42 7226953, e-mail: irm@brain.net.pk; website: http://www.paktax.com.pk)….
Pakistan: ensnared in debt trap
By Dr. Ikramul Haq[*] Pakistan, caught in a deadly debt trap, is struggling hard to get rid of external loans of 35 billion US$. There is a little hope to come out of this crisis or to stop looking towards…
CBR’s hostility towards salaried class
By Dr. Ikramul Haq Dr. Ikramul Haq, a leading international tax counsel, is a well-known author specialising in international tax, press, intellectual property, corporate and constitutional law. Dr. Ikram is Chief Partner of Lahore Law Associates (fax: +92 42 7226953,…
Unprecedented Transgression of Power by CBR
By DR IKRAMUL HAQ Dr. Ikramul Haq, a leading international tax counsel, is a well-known author specialising in international tax, press, intellectual property, corporate and constitutional law. Dr. Ikram is Chief Partner of Lahore Law Associates (fax: +92 42 7226953,…