Mahmud Ahmed

Changing dynamics of growth

A more durable solution lies in home-grown strategies to tackle persisting major problems that stand in the way ... Published 22 Aug, 2016 07:05am
The growth puzzle

The growth puzzle

Growth may come from a variety of sources: better utilisation of existing capacity, industrial and business Published 11 Jul, 2016 06:48am
‘Devolution without delegation’

‘Devolution without delegation’

The provinces which have always struggled for ‘participatory federalism’ are denying the district govts their autonomy. Updated 23 May, 2016 07:46am
Preparing for next budget

Preparing for next budget

The tax relief system has to be anchored on the need of many rather than on the interest of a few. Published 25 Apr, 2016 06:49am
Sindh’s regressive tax policy

Sindh’s regressive tax policy

PPP is shying away from a fair taxation policy within the province it has ruled for the last eight years. Published 14 Mar, 2016 06:45am

Focus on domestic market

Focus on domestic commerce will help remove disparities between regional and household incomes provided Published 02 Nov, 2015 07:05am
Extractive WHT policy

Extractive WHT policy

Traders are now trying to evolve a parallel banking system while resorting to cash transactions. Updated 14 Sep, 2015 09:31am
Family mode of corporate governance

Family mode of corporate governance

Yielding some key positions to outsiders who are treated equally, some family groups have recorded tremendous growth. Updated 10 Aug, 2015 10:28am