The existence of mafia-like operations of illicit trade in tobacco products in Pakistan exposes the efficacy of the state
The imposition of new taxes exposes the tall claims of the PTI government
Setting unrealistic revenue targets is imprudent budgeting and results in lack of transparency
The amendments proposed in Finance Bill 2020, empowering the FBR to have real-time access to citizens’ personal data, are in violation of Article...
Any attempt to over-tax the economy in the new budget due to effects of Covid-19 will be suicidal
We need to strengthen local IT companies and help them better market their products and services abroad to earn foreign exchange
A plan to overcome the current challenges
It is necessary for the PTI governments in the Centre and in three provinces and for the PPP government in Sindh to learn from China and others
Besides punishing culprits in line with due process of law, we need a free, fair and well-regulated open-markets and end of protectionism
The main emphasis of the PTI government is still not on low-rate taxes on the broadest possible tax base
