Public manifesto—II
First reform thyself!Dr. Ikramul HaqIt is shocking that only two political parties have filed income tax returns for tax year 2022 out of 27 registered with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and 130 with Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) despite…
Taxation of immovable property
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriThe National Assembly through Finance Act 2012 amended section 37(5) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 [“the Ordinance”] and for the first time levied capital gains tax (CGT) on disposal of immovable…
Judicial shenanigans
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriIt is better 100 guilty Persons should escape than that one innocent Person should suffer— Benjamin FranklinThe judiciary plays an important role in nation building by ensuring implementation of rule of law without fear…
Public Manifesto—I
Dr. Ikramul Haq2023 is election year in Pakistan, a time for all political parties to start preparing/finalising/unveiling their manifestos. For true democratic dispensation, which alone ensures mass participation in politics, it is imperative to debate out-and-out reforms in all areas…
Wallowing!
Huzaima Bukhari“Pain is something to master, not to wallow in”—Anaïs Nin“Why me, O’ God?” is one of the most frequently asked questions in the world. This happens when we are confronted with an unfortunate situation in our lives. While the…
Wheat crisis: challenges & solution
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriAgrarian economy of Pakistan employs a large workforce and considered vital from a social, livelihood and foreign exchange perspective. Agriculture’s share in total GDP in the fiscal year (FY) 2021-22, according to…
Road to self-sustainability
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriDuring the last few decades, global economies have been facing tough challenges. The recent spell started in March 2020 when Covid-19 endemic jolted domestic and international business activities, besides taking heavy toll…
Pearls of economic slowdown
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriAfter assuming power in April 2022 the alliance government of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has intentionally taken a number of measures, to slow down economic activities in the country. Aimed at “cooling down” the…
Fighting inflation: A tough call
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriThe long-outstanding and unaddressed economic issues of Pakistan have gradually culminated into a daunting challenge that now casts serious doubts about the state’s ability to continue as a sustainable economic entity. The prevalent multi-dimensional…