Tax targets can be achieved if collection is fully automated, tax machinery is overhauled, leakages are plugged and all exemptions to the privileged...
Majority of the measures announced in the recent mini budget lack structural reforms to promote long term sustainable growth
On the economic front, Pakistan is facing a lack of political will to become a self-reliant economy
Some measures that are sine qua non for making tax system conducive for investors and ensuring sufficient resources for the state
Countering corruption, rent-seeking, black money and tax evasion is a daunting task in Pakistan
There is a huge pendency of 1,810,745 cases in various courts as the data by Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan shows that every month more...
A recent World Bank report exposes rising income inequalities in Pakistan belying tall claims of poverty reduction by official quarters
FBR has failed to get due tax from the rich and mighty and thus its main emphasis is on withholding taxes
The sordid story of figure-fudging and over-reporting of revenue collection by FBR continues unchecked
Unshackling the "learned helplessness" needs enlightened political leadership and vibrant civil society for mobilising the masses and defeating...