FBR and peak performance on June 6, 2021Right from the word go, this current government prioritised doubling revenue collection. Of course, this singular focus put the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) under the spotlight. This triggered a trial by media, enormous public censure as well as undue criticism by those who know very little about the multitude of internal and external challenges […]
US exit — prospects and perils on May 30, 2021Global and regional power players have political and economic stakes in the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan which will endure after the promised US exit. Pakistan, as well as Iran and China fear spillover effects from instability in Afghanistan: the spread of radical Islamism, terrorism, and illicit flows of drugs and refugees. For Russia, the additional […]
FATF and Pakistan on May 23, 2021The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog which helps authorities go after the money of criminals dealing in illegal drugs, human trafficking and other crimes. The FATF also works to stop funding for weapons of mass destruction. It had placed Pakistan on its Grey list in June, […]
Humanitarian crisis in Gaza on May 16, 2021The spilling of blood of over 120 Palestinians in Gaza in past few days is too much to bear for anyone with eyes to see and a hearts that beat. It is simply disgusting to witness the inaction by the so-called international community. Unfortunately, humanitarian laws, conventions, treaties and international bodies are seemingly powerless in […]
Challenges in taxing digital economy on May 10, 2021The digital economy is a new reality and it has triggered a heated debate and posed new challenges to tax policymakers. This not only encompasses the application of tax rules designed for brick-and-mortar activities to new disruptive business models but also with regard to the effective enforcement of such tax rules against companies that do […]
Challenges in taxing digital economy on May 9, 2021The digital economy is a new reality and it has triggered a heated debate and posed new challenges to tax policymakers. This not only encompasses the application of tax rules designed for brick-and-mortar activities to new disruptive business models but also with regard to the effective enforcement of such tax rules against companies that do […]
Pitfalls of Social Media on May 2, 2021Post-modern man has become a machine driven by multitasking as a new normal in our highly mechanized lives. It is immensely amazing as to how we manage it all.We largely depend on our smartphones for work, school, our personal and social lives. When was the last time you left home without your phone and kept on going? […]
Nasir Khan Durrani- an obituary on April 25, 2021Jose Marti had once rightly saidandI fully endorse, “Men are like starts; some generate their own light while others reflect the brilliance they receive”. History only records the glories and remembers the marvels accomplished by the chosen few who rise far above the ordinary standards and serve humanity beyond the selfish dictates and petty considerations […]
Colours of UK’s educational landscape on April 19, 2021Every year in September, all major Airports of the Great Britain including Heathrow are thronged by huge influx of international students from across the globe who land there together with their dreams and aspiration to discover their destiny. Beyond the shadow of any doubt, the UK enjoys an enviable reputation around the world as a […]
Colors of UK’s Educational Landscape on April 18, 2021Every year in September, all major Airports of the Great Britain including Heathrow are thronged by huge influx of international students from across the globe who land there together with their dreams and aspiration to discover their destiny. Beyond the shadow of any doubt, the UK enjoys an enviable reputation around the world as a […]