Eureka: energy crisis caused by faulty business model!
The latest revelation from the Ministry of Water and Power, covering the "faulty business model" being the cause of energy crisis really takes the cake! Don't we all know this…
Energy conservation: the only option
Your editorial "Ban on use of air conditioners" on May 12, is untimely and to call PM's action "inane" is really not fair! How can you say that banning general…
Elections and the greater common good
The most sought after event in Pakistan is on and the people of this country have great store by this event. What does it mean to the common person? Will…
The magic of commitment
First, full disclosure: I am a recent member of the PTI and a long time believer that Imran Khan offers not just the best hope, but the only hope, for…
The left-right muddle
We stand, yet again, at a division – this time between the left and the right. Unable to match the momentum in the election campaigns of the PML-N and the…
Challenge of GDP growth
Lacklustre economic growth and large fiscal and external imbalances (with declining rates of growth also contributing to poor growth in revenues) have made macro-economic management a challenging task. Still-high inflation…
Combating financing of terrorism – II
Appraisal of global and domestic initiatives: Since the tragic event of September 11, 2001, the United States and its allies have been engaged in what they call 'war on terror'…
Combating financing of terrorism – I
"Pakistan has taken steps towards improving its AML/CFT regime, including by issuing an SRO to increase the maximum monetary sanction for non-compliance with S/RES/1267. However, despite Pakistan's high-level political commitment…
Registration of ships and issues of tax liability
Registration of ships is an important area in merchant shipping. The subject is also governed by the UN Convention on conditions for registration on ships 1986. The convention lays down…
Tax dispute resolution
The administration of a tax system is, in itself, a costly exercise. But ensuring taxpayer compliance with tax laws is an added burden. Tax authorities sometimes have to incur costs…
