From Ibn Khaldun to Laffer curve, it traces intellectual roots of tax policy

Excessive taxes are detrimental to labour and capital, poor and rich, young and old alike

Regional land route holds key to diversifying Pakistan's trade, unlocking Central Asian markets

Lender's funding is sophisticated way to subjugate Global South through loan addiction

From Ibn Khaldun to modern economists; larger tax net and lower taxes can fuel growth

People do not work to pay taxes; they work to earn after-tax income

Pakistan needs policies like tax rationalisation, free trade and sound money

If Pakistan follows stabilisation path, it is most unlikely it will be last IMF programme

Unless Pakistan adopts sustainable growth agenda, it will continue to see vicious cycle

Distinguishing between capital-driven, consumption-driven trade deficits is key