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Replication Data for: The Role of Withholding in the Self-Enforcement of a Value-Added Tax: Evidence from Pakistan
No full textWaseem, Mazhar, (2022) “The Role of Withholding in the Self-Enforcement of a Value-Added Tax: Evidence from Pakistan.” Review of Economics and Statistics 104:2, 336–354
Replication Data for: Does Cutting the Tax Rate to Zero Induce Behavior Different from Other Tax Cuts? Evidence from Pakistan
No full textWaseem, Mazhar, (2020) "Does Cutting the Tax Rate to Zero Induce Behavior Different from Other Tax Cuts? Evidence from Pakistan." Review of Economics and Statistics 102:3, 426–441
Replication Data for: Does Cutting the Tax Rate to Zero Induce Behavior Different from Other Tax Cuts? Evidence from Pakistan
No full textWaseem, Mazhar, (2020) "Does Cutting the Tax Rate to Zero Induce Behavior Different from Other Tax Cuts? Evidence from Pakistan." Review of Economics and Statistics 102:3, 426–441
How Do Taxpayers Respond to Public Disclosure and Social Recognition Programs? Evidence from Pakistan
No full textSlemrod, Joel, Rehman, Obeid Ur, and Waseem, Mazhar, (2022) “How Do Taxpayers Respond to Public Disclosure and Social Recognition Programs? Evidence from Pakistan.” Review of Economics and Statistics 104:1, 116–132
Democracy in Pakistan: Value Change and Challenges of Institution Building
Full text linkDemocracy as a system of governance and interest representation demands respect for dissent and opposition. It recognises the principle of majority rule and guarantees protection of minorities. Democracy also builds faith in electoral contestation to gain public office and gives legitimacy to political parties as primary instruments for acquisition and transfer of power from one set of individuals to another. Unfortunately, despite the significance of the above elements, no serious studies have been undertaken on Pakistan’s experimentation with democracy. Given a history of weak party system and prolonged military rule, most of the studies focus on the military, political parties, constitutional history, or in a descriptive way, attribute the failure of democracy to the inadequacies of the politicians [Ahmed (1987); Rizvi (1987); Callard (1957) and Afzal (1976)]. It is only recently that some theoretically meaningful and rigorous empirical writings have appeared on elections, procedures and practices of electoral contestation and on problems of transition from authoritarian regimes towards democracy [Waseem (1989); Wilder (1995); Talyor (1992); Rais (1997) and Shafqat (1997)]. It merits attention and recognition that among the Muslim states and developing world, Pakistan is one of those few states, where people have shown vigour and some vitality to adopt a democratic parliamentary system and through popular mass movements demonstrated disapproval of military dictatorships. An enduring feature of Pakistani culture, history and politics has been an aspiration for democracy [Hugh and Rose (1997)]. The passion for democracy continues to resurge, despite ethnic, social class, religious cleavages, strong authoritarian tendencies and prolonged military rule.
TECHNICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS OF WASEEM SOOMRO’S POETRY
No full textThis paper delves into Waseem Soomro's poetry's technical and philosophical dimensions, an influential contemporary voice in modern literature. The study explores how Soomro's work navigates the intersection of tradition and modernity through a detailed analysis of his poetic structure, language use, and stylistic innovations. The technical analysis emphasizes the poet's mastery of form, meter, and rhyme, revealing how these elements enhance the thematic depth of his poetry. On the philosophical front, the paper examines the critical literary theories, trends, and movements, like the Progressivism, Cultural Heritage and Identity, Nationalism, Resistance, Romanticism Existentialism, Modernism, Feminism, Metaphysical, and Socio-Political themes that pervade Soomro's verses, offering insights into his reflections on the human condition, identity, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. By synthesizing these technical and philosophical perspectives, the study aims to comprehensively understand Waseem Soomro's poetic contribution and its significance in the broader context of contemporary Sindhi literature
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