Opinion Fixing fiscal imbalances Though Pakistan’s fiscal imbalances have been persisting since its inception, yet no serious efforts are yet in ... Updated 21 Jun, 2024 07:26am
Opinion Budget: an analysis Flanked by the Deputy Prime Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, once hailed as the PM-N’s (Pakistan Muslim... Updated 14 Jun, 2024 07:56am
Opinion Budget: rationalise taxation On the eve of another ritual exercise of announcing federal budget, official date has yet to be finalised, expected... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Opinion Budget & tax policy ‘The impact of economic growth on the lives of people is partly a matter of income distribution, but it also depends... Updated 31 May, 2024 07:29am
Opinion Budgets 2024: thinking afresh “Simplify taxes, reduce the cost of excessive documentation, open the economy for higher growth and employment,... Updated 24 May, 2024 05:49am
Opinion Fundamental reforms for survival Pakistan is persistently confronting economic challenges, the resolution of which hinge on IMF’s new programme,... Published 17 May, 2024 05:50am
Opinion Transforming FBR In the light of dynamic shifts in business and advancements in technology, it is opportune for the Federal Board of... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Opinion Transparency, taxation & reforms Macroeconomic conditions have improved over the course of the program. Growth of 2 percent is expected in FY24 given... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
Opinion SOEs: performance & accountability The World Bank’s recent report, titled ‘Pakistan Development Update, fiscal impact of Federal State-Owned... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Opinion Transforming ailing SOEs Pakistan’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) can play an important role in its economic progress, as these were... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Opinion Global conflicts, economic uncertainties 2024 emerged as a comparatively optimistic period in contrast to the challenging preceding years marked by Covid-19... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Opinion Documentation for economic prosperity Upon assuming office for the second time, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has undertaken the critical responsibility ... Published 29 Mar, 2024 04:45am
Opinion Violations of privacy rights Pakistan not only faces economic and political challenges but has also to contend with multiple pressing issues... Updated 22 Mar, 2024 05:28am
Opinion Challenges before the new finance minister President Asif Ali Zardari has taken oath from the newly-inducted Federal Cabinet headed by second time Prime... Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am
Opinion Role of KPK in new leadership dynamics Pakistan is embarking on a new chapter in its history, following the February 8, 2024 elections, with almost all... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Opinion Time to apply for FATF membership The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded its 5th Plenary presided over by Singaporean President T. Raja... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Opinion Determining fair income tax base According to the latest data available on the website of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), as on December... Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:36am
Opinion Bridging the huge tax gap The new coalition federal government will soon be in power, after controversial elections of February 8 2024,... Published 16 Feb, 2024 06:02am
Opinion Outgoing caretakers & challenges ahead In August 2023, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar assumed the charge of interim Prime Minister of Pakistan, marking the... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Opinion Need for reforms and accountability Corruption will continue to thrive until justice systems can punish wrongdoing and keep governments in check. When... Published 02 Feb, 2024 05:20am