Genius Act, 2025 vs VAO, 2025
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The global proliferation of crypto and virtual assets has triggered an urgent regulatory response across jurisdictions.…
From stability to equitable growth
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori Pakistan’s economy is showing signs of cautious recovery after years of instability, with several key indicators pointing…
From Flow to Fury: How India Weaponized Water While China Built Trust
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Engineer Arshad H Abbasi In the sphere of transboundary water relations, the conduct of upstream states is critical to maintaining…
Flawed tax-to-GDP debate
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori There has been persistent pressure on successive Pakistani Governments by policymakers, especially those affiliated with…
Excessive & regressive taxation
Dr. Ikramul Haq and Abdul Rauf Shakoori The delegation of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCPI), along with senior members from the business community, recently held an important meeting with the country’s top…
Railways electrification
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Engineer Arshad H Abbasi At the World Economic Forum, the Prime Minister of Pakistan expressed deep concern over…
Critique of Virtual Assets Ordinance, 2025
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The evolution of cryptocurrency regulation in Pakistan reflects a complex interplay of global influence, domestic resistance, and policy pause. The initial opposition from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in 2018, coupled…
Judicial Barricade Against Retroactive Law: Pakistan’s Supreme Court Affirms Legal Certainty in Landmark Tax Ruling
In a judgment that reverberates far beyond the confines of tax law, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has delivered a powerful affirmation of legal certainty,…
78th Independence Day Quaid’s dream of egalitarian state
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul Haq Many Pakistanis, especially the youth in colleges and universities, while celebrating Independence Day every year (Thursday, August…
