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 Pakistan’s tax system largely depends on indirect taxation to collect tax revenues for balancing the budgets. Unlike most developed countries, where more than 60% tax receipts are raised through direct taxes viz. income tax, property tax, inheritance tax, wealth tax, etc., more than 60% of Pakistan’s federal tax receipts are collected through indirect taxes including sales tax, customs duty and …

No one can exactly say when term “Development Administration” originated; however, it was discussed by Western scholars like Riggs, Weidner, Watson and others in the mid 20th century. It was first used by Donald C. Stone but further conceptualization and elaboration was done by F. W. Riggs and his contemporaries. The “Development Administration” is concerned with the development of a …

Not so long ago, have Pakistanis seen halcyon days, when the land of milk and honey was ignorant of energy crisis, load shedding and other such terminologies. But it proved to be a nine day’s wonder until mid-2000s approached and our beloved country plunged into darkness. A country’s development and progress is heavily dependent on the energy sector. Calling it …

At the stroke of midnight on 31 December 2016, the current Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr Ban Ki-moon will step down after completing two terms in office. The marathon campaign for the selection of a new Secretary General (SG) to replace Mr Ban has already begun with the UN General Assembly’s letter to all member states inviting nominations …

Behaviour management of youth has become quite an onerous task, both for parents and teachers. These little angels give us tough time. Talk to any parent or teacher, they complain regarding the behaviour of the young generation which is replete with resentment, impertinence and ingratitude. This problem does not exist only in low-socioeconomic, uneducated class but very much in well-educated …

“I am a small man who wants to do big things for small people,” said Narendra Modi while addressing a cheering crowd in the United States. Soon after becoming Prime Minister of India, Modi embarked upon an ambitious foreign policy aimed at making India a leading world power. For that matter, India seems highly proactive in international arena and is …

Introduction The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second largest sui generis intergovernmental organization after the 193-member United Nations in terms of membership and is mantle of collective voice of the Muslim world. The Organization has the mandate to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim states in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony. History On …

INCORRECT (INC): The magistrate issued order for his arrest. CORRECT (COR): The magistrate issued orders for his arrest. Explanation: Order in this sense should always be used in the Plural, e.g., Orders for expulsion, orders for execution, orders for promotion, orders for dismissal, etc. INC: My father is leaving for Multan by the 8:30 o’clock bus. COR: My father is …

Pakistan seems to be mired in a myriad of problems; the issue of ‘good governance’ being predominant among them. In fact, good governance and quality of governance are a part of the current discourse as it is the principal reason why economic growth in Pakistan had been stalled for a long time. Presumably, all of the existing political and socioeconomic …

Self-belief, smart work and devotion to your mission are the key ingredients of an outstanding success Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Akhlaqullah Tarar (AT): I got my early education from my native town, Hafizabad. Later, I proceeded to Lahore  and got enrolled in Pakistan’s most prestigious institution, Government College University (GCU) …