Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The challenges of fair and equitable tax collection and financial inclusion in Pakistan are deeply rooted in systemic constraints, widespread informality, and limited trust in the fiscal apparatus. The tax system remains…
Rationalizing fiscal federalism
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf Shakoori The persistent underperformance of Pakistan’s tax machinery highlights a deeper structural dysfunction that transcends mere numerical deficits. The entrenched culture of reactive fiscal management, excessive dependence on indirect taxation, and…