Iftekhar A Khan

Broadsheet has asked Pakistan to pay about £1.2 million (Rs280 million) related to legal fees and some intricate disbursements. Headed by Kaveh Moussavi, Broadsheet is in the business of recovering the wealth plundered by politicians, bureaucrats and heads of state. About two decades ago, the NAB hired Broadsheet’s services during Gen Musharraf’s tenure to recover […]

The government laments that people avoid paying taxes. On the other hand, taxpayers think that they get no return for their money in the way of civic amenities. Sometimes, tax demands are totally out of proportion. For instance, this year, property tax has more than doubled in many residential and commercial areas of Lahore. Raising […]

When the nation ushered into the era of Naya Pakistan, a Single National Curriculum policy was announced with much enthusiasm. After three years of the PTI government, the curriculum debate still continues. Understandably, education remains one of the most serious subjects as it prepares the future generation to shoulder national responsibilities in a befitting manner. […]

Afghanistan has suddenly become a hot topic for the international community as it has once again established its historical reputation of being the graveyard of empires. What’s surprising, however, is the haste with which the superpower retreated from Afghanistan; proving that the Afghan land was most inhospitable for the foreign invaders. The September 11 attacks […]

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has been the subject of speculation. Its proponents, which are in huge numbers, consider it a game changer for Pakistan’s economy, while its critics think it is a debt trap for us, and that China will accrue far more benefits than Pakistan ever will. It is only a matter of opinion. […]

After the withdrawal of occupation forces from Afghanistan, a guessing game as to what next rages. Will Ashraf Ghani’s government survive? If yes, for how long? Otherwise, will Taliban and insurgent forces soon take control of Kabul and establish their writ over the entire country? The commentators of both mainstream media, controlled by corporate interests […]

There used to be days when one “lakh” was considered a huge sum; even a fortune. As per a common adage then, a lakh was either supposed to be with a Lakhee, a fabulously rich person, or a braggart. The joys of ancient times. Of late, billions have been flying back and forth with abundance. […]

The Afghan freedom fighters could never have imagined that they would gain control of so many districts with such ease, and that, too, mostly around the provincial capitals of the country. After all, they are much smaller in numerical strength — just a few thousand — compared to that of the standing Afghan National Army […]

The above title is multifarious in dimension. Yet, here, it essentially pertains to the amount of wealth and assets required for a ‘good life’; although this is relative term. At present, huge economic disparities exist in our society. Vast numbers live below the poverty line and some are unable to provide the minimum requirement of […]

A nation’s politics plays out so fast that the impact of one event hardly has time to diminish when a new more bald-faced one occurs. Politicians will do well to remember that due to the nature of their job, they’re constantly observed by the public. After the budget session, brash women MPs created a scene […]