Frank Zappa talks about American culture

Miftah I can safely say the same, that you are right about most issues & much more so about the economy. I think we are both trying to achieve the same results but our solution is different. I completely agree with you that provinces has acted irresponsibly & that they must

The tale of how Mian Sahab created the nuclear bomb, as recounted by a PMLN supporter, by the very talented Ali Gul Pir 😂 #YoumeTakbir

Wahaj while I strongly support lower taxes on salaried class, your understanding of Income Tax on Export oriented firms is incorrect. Total deduction at source of 1.25% on total proceeds translates into 25-55% in most cases. Moreover in order to retain talent they have to pay

Told a member of the SIFC when you have time off from foreign consultants to read what PIDE has written. We have done a lot of work about our problems. Please look at Pide.org.pk. Surprised. He had no clue. Their bubble is so complete. They know nothing of

Proposed changes to the constitution along with the existing clauses. 1. Amendment to Article 17, which would replace "Supreme Court" with the new "Constitutional Court" to decide the dissolution of political parties. This can be used to permanently ban PTI Thread 1/n

VPN through a Tor browser — technically Onion over VPN is the only thing which is working. But that reduces the number of people who can actually use the internet hassle free in Pakistan by a large quantum.

POV: Crypto bros when their favorite shitcoin does a 10x

In the fight between a poor farmer and a wealthy landlord, it is those two slaps from the poor farmer that gave a bloody nose to the landlord that will be remembered by the entire village.

Pakistan is stuck in a deeply entrenched and self-perpetuating cycle. Pakistan wasn’t always this way. Just a few decades ago, our societal fabric was stronger, more cohesive, and more hopeful. But over time, a confluence of unchecked population growth, misuse of capitalist

Your entire life as a man should be one giant escape from being ruled by other people

Ghassan Kanafani: You don't exactly mean 'peace talks; you mean capitulation, surrendering?

Tax Policy in PK - Why are you taking risk, creating jobs, and operating formally? Pay an effective tax rate of 39%+. - So you want to export? lmao get an export license. You want to import? You can get a giraffe for your garden without a license. - Why are you saving

This is the story of two million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, who have been stripped of food, water, shelter, dignity and a future. It is a story that started well before the onslaught began on Oct 7, 2023, reports Muzhira dawn.com/news/1946555/g…

The country is going through a very difficult time. Sadly, we cannot blame anyone but ourselves. Before 1990 India and Bangladesh were both economically behind Pakistan, what has happened in 35 years. It’s time for introspection, blaming external factors and the usual suspect

If the current stability in the PKR is truly market-driven as claimed by some & not managed, then it is imperative for SBP to offer forward cover on imports for at least 12 months. This will validate the credibility of the exchange rate regime & reinforce confidence.

Pakistan’s USD 18bn textile exports, growing at a 10% CAGR, can realistically reach USD 29–30bn within 5 years, without reinventing the wheel, only through policy continuity and execution. However, repeated shocks such as the transporters’ strike, reactive decision making,

Attaullah Tarar This is an embarrassment to the whole country, especially if you're owning it. It's juvenile and witless and betrays a childish obliviousness to the serious business of war. Please have it deleted and refrain from such antics.

Prince Turki Al-Faisal, former head of Saudi intelligence: “This is not our war, but Netanyahu’s war. He convinced Trump to launch it after seven visits to Washington. It’s like the story of the dog and its tail—Netanyahu is trying to escape his crimes in Gaza and the West Bank