Daunting fiscal challenges
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriSince the assumption of power in April 2022, the alliance Government of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has been facing daunting challenges on the fiscal front. It is evident from the Summary of…
Time To Publish Pending ‘Tax Directories’
Dr. Ikramul HaqA search at the website of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reveals that the last tax directory published for parliamentarians was for tax year 2019 and for all taxpayers for tax year 2018. There is no formal explanation…
People’s hardships amid bad governance
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriThe holy month of Ramadan is being observed throughout the world by the Muslims with customary fervour—the 30-day fasting from dawn to dusk is obligatory for adults for strengthening the bond with Allah Almighty…
Pangs of disconnection
Huzaima Bukhari“And ever has it been known that love knows not its depth until the hour of separation”—Khalil GibranWe take our bodies for granted while we are healthy and our limbs are in working condition. Everyday activities like walking, talking,…
Tomorrow is 83rd Pakistan Day
Dream of an egalitarian state Dr. Ikramul Haq While celebrating 83rd National Day on Thursday 23, 2023, many Pakistanis are going to express bafflement as to how a state purportedly created in the name of ‘Islam’ is juxtaposed with the term…
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 in Pakistan.
Pakistan Day: Reflections & ResolveDr. Ikramul HaqThe 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, fairness and…
Disclosure principles of ‘beneficial ownership’
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriIt is common practice across the globe that anonymous shell companies are formed to hold funds or conduct financial transactions to disguise money trail of wealth accumulated through illegal activities. Though 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 & ResolveDr. Ikramul HaqThe 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, fairness and…
Pakistan Day’s Resolve
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul HaqThe resolution of March 23, 1940 paved the way for a separate homeland for the Muslims of India after a long-drawn struggle against colonial rule. However, since independence on August 14, 1947, our state has…