Lower & Predictable Taxes for Growth
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul Haq[i] The outdated and oppressive tax structures at federal and provincial levels have created further fiscal mess[1] that is highlighted in the new chapters and solutions offered for their resolution[2]. We have also included…
When empowerment is crime!
Huzaima Bukhari “Unless the issue of the empowerment of women is addressed, the practice of women being unfairly treated will remain unresolved”―Kapil Sibal In addition to scientific and technological advancements, the world today has moved towards better integration of relationship…
Countering financial crimes & FATF
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul Haq In recent days, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken many steps to enforce internal accountability mechanism to uproot corruption/malpractices within the organisation. The steps like making Chief Commissioners as ‘IRS Ombudsman’ and establishing…
Tax policy & development strategy
Dr. Ikramul Haq Somebody needs to tell the Prime Minister that the iniquitous prescription of the IMF calling for more taxes, austerity and high interest rates will not solve our problems—Reforms without research [Huzaima & Ikram, 2020] This is the…
Heroism or thoughtlessness?
Huzaima Bukhari “True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost”―Arthur Ashe Starting on a lighter tone with a famous joke,…
Economic challenges: role of NEC & NDC
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul Haq The biggest challenge faced by the State of Pakistan as defined in Article 7 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, not merely for governments in centre or provinces, is monstrous rising tide…
Grim challenges on fiscal front
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul Haq The coalition Government of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) is facing grim challenges on the fiscal front as Summary of Consolidated Federal and Provincial Fiscal Operations, 2020-21, released by the Ministry of Finance on February 3,…
Fiscal reforms agenda
Dr. Ikramul Haq The Government of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), contrary to its election promises, after coming into power, has failed to undertake all-out reforms to restructure the oppressive, outdated and anti-growth taxation, reduce wasteful expenses, promote businesses by reducing cost…
FBR: performing against odds
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul Haq The present team of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) deserves appreciation for showing noteworthy performance during challenging times faced by economy due to Covid-19 endemic, complete and partial lockdowns, sluggish economy, lack of adequate…