World Bank & tax reforms
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul HaqThe World Bank in an appraisal paper related to Pakistan Raises Revenue (PRR) Project has termed “vested interests lobbying for tax exemptions, internal tensions and wariness of change among the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)…
All Are Naked In Toshakhana Hall!
Dr. Ikramul Haq“When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men in a society, over the course of time they create for themselves a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it”— Frédéric…
Need For Courageous Leaders
Huzaima Bukhari“Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better”—Harry S. TrumanHistory seems to be repeating…
New FATF guidelines
Shell companies & beneficial ownershipHuzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriShell companies are considered the safest means to stash wealth created through criminal activities. Incorporation of shell companies is not illegal but they are normally formed in tax…
Bourgeoning debt and fiscal woes
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriQuestionable decisions of our rulers, judiciary and establishment have pushed the country into a precarious situation where discharge of domestic and foreign obligations poses formidable challenges. The sovereign debt levels of Pakistan have now…
Taxation & inflation
Dr. Ikramul HaqThe Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), in a Press release issued on March 1, 2023, claimed collection of net revenue of Rs. 4493 billion in the first eight months of the current financial year (FY) against Rs. 3820…
SDGs, reforms & citizens’ rights
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriThe global community appears optimistic and determined to transform the world by implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. These goals are aimed at ending poverty in all its forms, eliminate hunger, ensure…
Malice Towards None & All
Bowing Before Bazaar’s PowerDr. Ikramul HaqMuch has been written in Pakistan and outside about Mullah-Military alliance but no attention has been given to document the enormous financial support to clergy from the Bazaar. The term Bazaar in Pakistan refers to…
Who should be elected?
Huzaima Bukhari“All persons possessing any portion of power ought to be strongly and awfully impressed with an idea that they act in trust, and that they are to account for their conduct in that trust to the one great Master,…