Budget 2023: Need for fiscal reforms
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori“He who wishes to serve his country must have not only the power to think but the will to act”― PlatoThe coalition government of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), led by Prime Minister,…
Human infants
Potential beasts of burden?Huzaima Bukhari“Make no mistake about why these babies are here – they are here to replace us”—Jerry Seinfeld12 June is observed as Child Labour Day and the United Nations laid down 2022 theme as; “Universal social protection…
Budget 2023 & IMF’s Programme
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori“Among the most difficult problems faced by developing countries is that of balancing a budget that is swollen by the cost of development. This problem is enhanced both by the slowness with…
Human infants
Potential beasts of burden?Huzaima Bukhari“Make no mistake about why these babies are here— they are here to replace us”—Jerry Seinfeld12 June is observed as Child Labour Day and the United Nations laid down 2022 theme as; “Universal Social Protection to…
Budget 2023: Falling short of reforms
Abdul Rauf Shakoori & Dr. Ikramul HaqThe coalition government of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, came into power on April 11, 2022 by ousting Premier Imran Khan through a vote of no-confidence under Article 95…
Budget 2023 & IMF’s Programme
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori“Among the most difficult problems faced by developing countries is that of balancing a budget that is swollen by the cost of development. This problem is enhanced both by the slowness with…
Budget 2023: New Avenues
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriPakistan is currently facing a series of challenges. The united government, let by Shehbaz Sharif, is trying to bridge the trade deficit, expected to be over Rs. 5600 billion in the coming…
Budget 2023
Hopes amid historic disappointmentsHuzaima Bukhari“Hope is the only bee that makes honey without flowers”—Robert Green IngersollEach year, just before announcement of budget for the forthcoming financial year, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) receives many proposals by accounting professionals, the…
Women—objectified creatures
Huzaima Bukhari“Sexual objectification doesn’t get oppressive until is done consistently, and to a specific group of people, and with no regard whatsoever paid to their humanity”—Laurie PennyWhy is it that usually when a woman, regardless of her age or physical…