Monarchies, dynasties, institutions
It has become de rigueur these days for many commentators to speak alarmingly about the pitfalls of political dynasties. The ‘dynasties’ they particularly disapprove of are the Sharif and the…
Is a new party needed?
Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has repeatedly mentioned that there is room for a new political party. There are many opinions about this within Pakistani political circles, but none…
The hearts of men
Many years ago, there was an iconic radio show called ‘The Shadow’ in which the title character would be introduced with the tagline, “Who knows what evil lurks in the…
General’s ‘general law’ vs ‘special law’
The Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 was promulgated by General Pervez Musharraf, through a Presidential Ordinance on September 13, 2001, repealing the Income Tax Ordinance, 1979, which was also introduced by…
PTI, FBR & tax directories — II
Even otherwise, the above laws could not override the National Accountability Bureau Ordinance, 1999 (NAB Ordinance)that applies from January 1, 1985, being special law overrides any such laws as held…
Accountability across the board – II
In his address to the Constituent Assembly on 11th August 1947, the Quaid said that "Jobbery, graft nepotism and bribe has to be put down with iron hand". His vision…
Politics and entitlement
The political dynasties of this country have a strange sense of entitlement which prompts them to believe that they and their relatives are born to rule. For them political workers…
The corrupt, tax cheats, ‘secrecy’ & RTI — II
The passing of Foreign Assets (Declaration and Repatriation) Act, 2018, the Voluntary Declaration of Domestic Assets Act, 2018, promulgation of the Assets Declaration Ordinance, 2019 and later enacted as the…
The July 25 vote
Vote is the ultimate voice of the people. Choice of whom you prefer to represent you is the voice that counts. The count of that voice determines the future leadership…
The opposition’s dilemmas
In the wake of the disputed elections, political parties in the opposition had much on their platter. Despite having a strong appetite, they have chosen to be off their food,…
