Tarnished brass

Article Abstract:

The military's role in politics is being discussed in public, sparked by revelations by military organizations, for the first time in Pakistan. First, the ex-chief of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) disclosed that they created the Islamic Democratic Alliance (IDA). Then, the Natural Resources Minister revealed that the army induced the Muhajir Qaumi Movement to support the IDA. Further, the press started alleging that there was a plot against slain president Zia ul-Haq. And last, the Pakistan People's Party revealed that ISI sponsored an operation to remove Benazir Bhutto from power.

Political activity, Military aspects, Pakistan Peoples Party, Islamic Democratic Alliance (Pakistan)

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Pakistan's record deficit

Article Abstract:

A record deficit of Rs 89 billion was proposed by Pakistan's Finance Minister Sartaj Aziz in his budget statement while also instituting several tax reforms. The country's thin direct-tax base makes cutting the deficit, which constitutes 5% of the GDP, difficult. The tax reforms include a sales tax at the retail level to counteract smuggling, taxing formerly tax-exempt military and police welfare foundations and raising excise duties and other levies on certain goods and services. Furthermore, companies have been guaranteed gradual income-tax reductions over the next five years.

Planning, Economic aspects, Finance, Tax reform, Budget deficits

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