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 years our problem statement has remained the same i.e. high debt level, increasing trade and…
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) has been facing daunting challenges on the fiscal front. It is evident from the Summary…
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 tax year 2019 and for all taxpayers for tax year 2018. There is no formal…
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 fasting from dawn to dusk is obligatory for adults for strengthening the bond with Allah…
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 granted while we are healthy and our limbs are in working condition. Everyday activities like…
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…
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 many Pakistan Days we celebrate, unless the society is restructured on the principles of equity,…
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 or conduct financial transactions to disguise money trail of wealth accumulated through illegal activities. Though…
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 many Pakistan Days we celebrate, unless the society is restructured on the principles of equity,…