Malice towards None & All Constitution Is Supreme
Dr. Ikramul Haq Legislature is sovereign but the supremacy of Constitution is above everything—legislators in fact exercise delegated powers given by the people within the…
Economy in distress
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The gargantuan challenges faced by Pakistan’s economy are the outcomes of continuous mismanagement and bad governance. Over the…
Daunting fiscal challenges
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori Since the assumption of power in April 2022, the alliance Government of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)…
Time To Publish Pending ‘Tax Directories’
Dr. Ikramul Haq A search at the website of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reveals that the last tax directory published for parliamentarians was for…
People’s hardships amid bad governance
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The holy month of Ramadan is being observed throughout the world by the Muslims with customary fervour—the 30-day…
Pangs of disconnection
Huzaima Bukhari “And ever has it been known that love knows not its depth until the hour of separation”—Khalil Gibran We take our bodies for…
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…
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 & Resolve Dr. Ikramul Haq The unprecedented sufferings of Pakistanis, especially the poor and less privileged, will continue unabated no matter how…
Disclosure principles of ‘beneficial ownership’
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori It is common practice across the globe that anonymous shell companies are formed to hold funds…
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…
Pakistan Day’s Resolve
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul Haq The resolution of March 23, 1940 paved the way for a separate homeland for the Muslims of India after…
Stop violence & politicizing police
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The prime responsibility of the police in a country is to maintain law and order, protect the citizens’…
Fundamental tax reforms
Dr Ikramul Haq The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) after came into power has failed to fulfil its election promise of rationalisation of the tax system even…
World Bank & tax reforms
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul Haq The World Bank in an appraisal paper related to Pakistan Raises Revenue (PRR) Project has termed “vested interests lobbying…
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…
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…
New FATF guidelines
Shell companies & beneficial ownership Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori Shell companies are considered the safest means to stash wealth created…
Bourgeoning debt and fiscal woes
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori Questionable decisions of our rulers, judiciary and establishment have pushed the country into a precarious situation where discharge…