FBR should be a no-go area for political carpetbaggers

Whether or not a businessman should be controlling the tax administration is an issue of political ethics but the situation of conflict of interest has led to murder of justice, merit and fairplay in promotion of senior tax officers HUSSAIN SAQIB Those in the business of political wheeling-dealing have a different kind of Midas Touch; while they … More FBR should be a no-go area for political carpetbaggers

Why older leaders can be dangerous?

Hussain Saqib In countries like Pakistan, everyone has to retire at a certain age, including judges. But the politicians are an exception. They do not retire; come what may. Many developed countries of the world do not allow mandatory retirement in normal circumstances, except for certain jobs requiring mental and physical fitness, like military jobs. … More Why older leaders can be dangerous?

Constitutional protection to civil servants is key to independence of State institutions

Hussain Saqib The system of governance in Pakistan is in disarray, the state institutions have crumbled after having been politicized, there is a state of confusion all over and the ultimate sufferers are the stakeholders; the people who only count during the polling season. One of the major causes is destruction of the institution of … More Constitutional protection to civil servants is key to independence of State institutions