Anatomy of policy making
We are all beneficiaries or victims of public policy. It is our end of the social contract that binds us to the state: giving the government the power to make…
Nato lives on
We are fast approaching the day when Donald Trump’s name will be added to the list of American presidents who had to face impeachment. On balance, the Democrats’ effort to…
Senators urged to reject PMDC Bill
Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has voiced concern over passage of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) Bill 2019 by the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, despite the fact…
Anatomy of a fraud
Article 370 of the Indian constitution, which forms the basis of the accession of the state of Jammu and Kashmir to the Indian Union and provides for the manner in…
Anatomy of a crisis
ALTHOUGH Pakistan has experienced 12 episodes of balance-of-payments stress since 1988, requiring an IMF assistance programme on almost each occasion, the current crisis is by far the most severe. Facing…
A detailed anatomy of FBR – II
Another small cadre of officers was inducted by government of Pakistan People's Party as Assistant Collectors Sales Tax (BS-17). Following the IROs' induction into the mainstream IRS cadre, this small…
A detailed anatomy of FBR – I
The Prime Minister, Imran Khan, as per media reports, has hinted at dissolving the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) showing extreme displeasure over its poor performance. A new organization may…
The anatomy of a Taliban ceasefire
After months of regional stalemate, two events in June offer a potential roadmap for achieving a working peace. The first was the Taliban’s decision to accept Afghan President Ghani’s offer…
The anatomy of an FIR
Setting criminal law into motion or, in legal terms, registering an FIR in Pakistan is a daunting task, especially for the poor who have meagre resources. Section 154 of the…
The anatomy of trade deficits
In the first 10 months of the outgoing financial year (FY 2017), a $19.93 billion trade deficit was registered on account of exports worth $17.91 billion and imports that amount…
