A tax for the poor that the rich never paidThe fiscal woes of Pakistan are due to the naked defiance of the rich to pay due taxes on their enormous incomes/wealth. A progressive tax (Income Support Levy), legislated in 2013, remains unpaid til...
Economic realities are hitting the PTI government’s shinImran Khan struggled for 22 years to get the most coveted seat of the Prime Minister without realising that it was not going to be a bed of roses. In the case of Pakistan, there are more thorns on tho...
Achilles heel of a prosperous Pakistan?Recently, I was invited to speak at a conference called the Europe-Korea Conference on Science & Technology. As the name suggests the conference comprised of discussions and debates on scientific...
Rising child abuseSir: Many people in Pakistan constantly talk about the importamnce of our large youth population and how the young generation will lead the country to a brighter future. However, while this might cert...
A quick-fix for housing problemsSir: PTI has made a commitment to provide five million houses within its tenure of five years. This is a very uphill task, if not impossible. It not only requires massive financial resources but also...
Drug sellingSir: Selling drugs is an illegal work which is common in our country. It is a fact that drug is being sold in every society as we can see many drug addicts in our societies. Now here some questions ar...
Honour killingSir: A man has allegedly gunned down his sister and her ‘paramour’ in the name of honour in Nasirabad district of Balochistan According to the police, in the jurisdiction of ManjhoShori police area of...
Social media unhappinessThe 21st century is an era run by social media and applications. Applications such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter seem to dominate everyday conversations. The youth seems to be positive...