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...
Persistent failure in implementing a prudent fiscal policy and poor management of economic affairs are root causes of financial mess
The government needs a paradigm shift in tax policy by revamping of entire tax administration
The new government needs to undo the blunders in 25th Constitutional Amendment dealing with tax exemptions for tribal areas
It is high time that all the stakeholders should initiate a meaningful dialogue for a modern, democratic country that is the only road to salvation
In the coming five years and with the economy in bad shape, governments at all levels will have to perform better on taxation front
The taxation rights under the prevalent constitutional scheme need reconsideration allowing provinces to raise adequate resources
Drug trafficking results in corruption, money laundering and criminalisation of the political and legal institutions
We need public debate for suggesting solutions to promote taxation and business growth
Fata’s merger with KPK offers a number of opportunities, but also poses some daunting challenges
The key to debt retirement is export-driven growth and collection of taxes fairly
