Harsh measures leading to tax revolt
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The eruption of market closures in Karachi and Lahore on July 19, 2025, was not a spontaneous…
Growing threats of financial crimes
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The cancer of money laundering continues to spread across the arteries of the world’s financial system,…
Genius Act, 2025 vs VAO, 2025
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The global proliferation of crypto and virtual assets has triggered an urgent regulatory response across jurisdictions.…
From stability to equitable growth
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori Pakistan’s economy is showing signs of cautious recovery after years of instability, with several key indicators pointing…
From Flow to Fury: How India Weaponized Water While China Built Trust
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Engineer Arshad H Abbasi In the sphere of transboundary water relations, the conduct of upstream states is critical to maintaining…
Flawed tax-to-GDP debate
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori There has been persistent pressure on successive Pakistani Governments by policymakers, especially those affiliated with…
Excessive & regressive taxation
Dr. Ikramul Haq and Abdul Rauf Shakoori The delegation of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCPI), along with senior members from the business community, recently held an important meeting with the country’s top…
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Railways electrification
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Engineer Arshad H Abbasi At the World Economic Forum, the Prime Minister of Pakistan expressed deep concern over…
Critique of Virtual Assets Ordinance, 2025
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The evolution of cryptocurrency regulation in Pakistan reflects a complex interplay of global influence, domestic resistance, and policy pause. The initial opposition from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in 2018, coupled…
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