The daunting economic challenges
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriSince assuming power the coalition government of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), , has been facing multiple challenges on economic front among which rising inflation is of course the most daunting one. In…
Budget 2022-2023
Usurping incentives for more taxes?Huzaima Bukhari“And you can’t have a prosperous economy when the government is way overspending, raising tax rates, printing too much money, over regulating and restricting free trade. It just can’t be done”—Arthur B. Laffer“The Laffer Curve,…
Improving accountability laws & capacity
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriThe world ranking by Transparency International placed Pakistan at number 140 in the latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2021. This confirms that our weak preventive mechanisms for controlling corruption and countering white collar crimes…
Educating the young ones
Huzaima Bukhari“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think”—Margaret MeadThe purpose of education has been defined in many ways. Education is not preparation for life, it is life itself (Jon Dewey); it is the key to unlock…
Wages of inconsistent policies
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriAfter the economic mismanagement and inconsistent policies during four years of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), the people of Pakistan were expecting a realignment on economic front with strategic direction towards sustainable growth where new avenues…
Overcoming economic woes
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriGovernments around the world try to fulfill the responsibility of creating an environment where the state generates enough resources to ensure the protection of national interests and the economic well-being of citizens….
Wages of inconsistent policies
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriAfter the economic mismanagement and inconsistent policies during four years of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), the people of Pakistan were expecting a realignment on economic front with strategic direction towards sustainable growth where new avenues…
Educating the young ones
Huzaima Bukhari“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think”—Margaret MeadThe purpose of education has been defined in many ways. Education is not preparation for life, it is life itself (Jon Dewey); it is the key to unlock…
Educating the young ones
Huzaima Bukhari“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think”—Margaret MeadThe purpose of education has been defined in many ways. Education is not preparation for life, it is life itself (Jon Dewey); it is the key to unlock…