Benazir: Victim of ‘New Great Game’
December 27, 2022 marks the 15th death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto, a popular leader with great vision, who courageously resisted the agenda of Late Neo-colonial forces—pushing Pakistan towards a toothless nuclear State. In recognition of her great services, she posthumously…
Legal fiction, Section 7E & Constitution
Dr. Ikramul Haq The Elahi Cotton case (it is the most misunderstood and misapplied judgement) makes absolutely clear that any item to be taxed should rationally be capable of being considered as the “income” of a citizen”— Taxing what is…
Taxes, social solidarity, gender & equality
Dr. Ikramul HaqTomorrow, December 20, 2022, marks International Human Solidarity Day. Solidarity is identified in the Millennium Declaration as one of the fundamental values of international relations in the 21st Century, wherein those, who either suffer or benefit least deserve help from…
Remembering Benazir Bhutto
December 27, 2022 will mark the 15th death anniversary of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. She became the first female Prime Minister of Muslim World in 1988. She served two terms as Prime Minister of Pakistan, 1988–90 and 1993–96. In recognition of her great…
2022: Year of despair & hardships
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriThe weak and the defenseless in this world invite aggression from others. The best way we can serve peace is by removing the temptation from the path of those who think we are weak…
Cross-border illegal currency movement
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriGood Governance plays an important role in setting the direction of any country. It ensures transparency and develops a sense of responsibility through accountability. Besides, it also contributes towards strengthening democracy, improving…
Cross-border currency transportation
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriGood Governance plays an important role in setting the direction of any country. It ensures transparency and develops a sense of responsibility through accountability. Besides, it also contributes towards strengthening democracy, improving…
Estranged bedfellows
Huzaima Bukhari“Unsay jo kehnay gaye thay, Faiz jan sadqa kiay, unkahi he reh gayee who baat sub baton kay baad ”—Faiz Ahmed FaizWhat we went to say to them with all sincerity Faiz, that alone remained unsaid despite the long…
Countering currency smuggling
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriThe cross border movement of cash without using proper banking channels is the oldest form of money laundering as it helps to alienate criminal proceeds from the predicate offence that generates the proceed by…