Second budget by PDM
Dr. Ikramul Haq On August 12, 2023, the present National Assembly will end its tenure as ordained in Article 52 of the Constitution unless sooner dissolved by President on the advice of Prime Minister. Strangely, the government of Pakistan Democratic…
Drama, drama, political drama!
Huzaima Bukhari “Drama starts where logic ends”—Ram Charan Life itself is a huge drama. From birth to death human beings are constantly moving from one scene and one act to another scene and another act. Aptly portrayed by William Shakespeare…
Return to Constitution
Dr. Ikramul Haq “A judge is to apply the Constitution according to the principles intended by those who ratified the document”—Robert H Bork, who failed to win confirmation as a judge to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1987 Advocates of…
Elites, inequalities & cronyism
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori We live increasingly in a world of haves and have-nots, of gated communities next to ghettos, of extreme poverty and unbelievable riches. Some enjoy rights that are completely denied to others. Relative inequalities…
Countering illicit financial flows
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The illicit movement of funds is a global challenge, threatening domestic and international financial systems. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) has recently highlighted that the total value…
Taxation violating Constitution
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The Federal Government enhanced rate of sales tax from 17 percent to 18 percent with effect from February 14, 2023 through statutory regulatory order (SRO)—179(I)/2023 dated February, 14, 2023 [“notification”], issued under section…
Complicated social interactions
Huzaima Bukhari “Life is a catwalk and brings us into the limelight of human and social interaction. It teaches us to watch sympathetically, listen responsively, and feel united with the world around us”—Eric Pevernagie Since the time of birth, humans…
IMF programme & reforms
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori Pakistan, one of the major victims of climate change, is fighting alone to manage the damages caused due to catastrophic flooding and unprecedented rains that have affected almost one-third of the…
Reciprocity of taxes
Dr. Ikramul Haq People of Pakistan, especially with low and fixed incomes, have once again been burdened with exorbitant indirect taxes amidst hyperinflation and rising unemployment through mini-budget presented before the Parliament on February 15, 2023 by the alliance government…