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The mythology of a tax haven crackdown

by Ludvig Wier and Gabriel Zucman February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

About a decade ago, the world’s biggest economies agreed to crack down on multinational corporations’ abusive use of tax havens. This resulted in a 15-point action plan that aimed to curb practices that shielded a large chunk of corporate profits from tax authorities. But, according to our estimates, it hasn’t worked. Instead of reining in […]

Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak, seen here with his wife Rosmah Mansor, has been accused of pilfering a vast sum from the 1MDB development fund before his shock poll defeat in May. Photo: Reuters/ Athit Perawongmetha
Posted inAT Finance, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Middle East, Nepal, Northeast Asia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, Thailand, World

Corruption, throughout history and every country

by Asit K Biswas and Cecilia Tortajada September 16, 2018February 18, 2020
Imran Khan has been accused of bowing to religious extremists in Pakistan. Photo: AFP/Aamir Qureshi
Posted inChina, India, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Imran Khan’s Pakistan: a look ahead

by Shahid Javed Burki July 30, 2018
This file photo shows a supporter of Nawaz Sharif holding up his portrait. Pakistan's former PM was today sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption.  Photo: Reuters
Posted inPakistan, South Asia, World

Sharif guilty verdict brings fresh Pakistan election fears

by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid July 6, 2018February 18, 2020
A file photo of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif at a news conference in Islamabad. Photo: Reuters / Faisal Mahmood
Posted inPakistan, South Asia, World

Selective justice won’t remove Sharif and others from politics

by Imad Zafar June 18, 2018
A file photo of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif at a news conference in Islamabad. Photo: Reuters / Faisal Mahmood
Posted inPakistan, South Asia

Corruption cases sped up against Sharif family and party

by FM Shakil June 14, 2018February 18, 2020
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif speaks to media after appearing before a Joint Investigation Team in Islamabad on June 15, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Faisal Mahmood
Posted inIndia, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Pre-election provocations in Pakistan irresponsible

by Bilal Khan May 28, 2018
A file photo of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif at a news conference in Islamabad. Photo: Reuters / Faisal Mahmood
Posted inPakistan, South Asia, World

Sharif’s accusations fuel debate on establishment’s role in elections

by Imad Zafar May 24, 2018
Map of Pakistan. Photo: iStock
Posted inAfghanistan, China, European Union, India, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Pakistan’s national cauldron: civil-military conflict

by Rahim Nasar April 16, 2018
This file photo shows a supporter of Nawaz Sharif holding up his portrait. Pakistan's former PM was today sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption.  Photo: Reuters
Posted inPakistan, South Asia, World

Nawaz Sharif versus Pakistan’s ‘invisible forces’

by Imad Zafar April 5, 2018
A Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) supporter holds a portrait of party leader Nawaz Sharif during a convention in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on March 11, 2018. Photo: Reuters / Faisal Mahmood
Posted inAfghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Pakistan’s activist Supreme Court endangers a fragile democracy

by Adnan Rasool March 31, 2018February 18, 2020
Pakistan's Chief Justice Saqib Nisar. Photo: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Posted inIndia, Pakistan, South Asia

A look inside the Nawaz Sharif-Saqib Nisar rivalry

by Wasif Malik March 22, 2018
Nawaz Sharif's remarks on the Mumbai attacks have seen him accused of being 'anti-Pakistan'. Photo: Reuters / Mian Khursheed
Posted inMiddle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Political uncertainty remains after Pakistan PM’s dismissal

by Adnan Aamir January 8, 2018
A Bersih rally in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia, in April 2012. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Posted inAT Finance, Malaysia, World

Marching toward free and fair elections

by Hakimi Abdul Jabar November 9, 2017November 10, 2017
Elbow Beach in Bermuda. Photo: iStock
Posted inAT Finance, China, European Union, Russia, Singapore, World

Four things the Paradise Papers tell us about global business

by Ronen Palan November 8, 2017February 18, 2020
Pakistan's disqualified Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Photo: AFP / Aamir Qureshi
Posted inMiddle East, Pakistan, South Asia

‘VIP trial’ as Sharif family makes mockery of Pakistan’s courts

by F.M. Shakil October 30, 2017February 18, 2020
A Pakistani stockbroker is reflected on a monitor as he watches share prices during a trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in Karachi.
Photo: AFP / Rizwan Tabassum
Posted inChina, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Political chaos crippling Pakistani markets, investment climate

by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid October 12, 2017February 18, 2020
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Pakistan's outgoing prime minister, is the latest politician to be disqualified by a court. Photo: Reuters / Faisal Mahmood
Posted inMiddle East, Pakistan, South Asia

Nawaz camp still in denial as ‘stopgap’ PM tries to steady ship

by F.M. Shakil August 5, 2017February 18, 2020
Nawaz Sharif has been disqualified as prime minister, but whether or not the Supreme Court decision will strengthen Pakistan's democracy is an open question. Photo: Reuters/Files
Posted inIndia, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Pakistan could be moving toward new era of accountability

by Tuba Athar Hasnain July 31, 2017
An Indian policeman patrols in downtown Srinagar on July 7, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Danish  Ismail
Posted inChina, India, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Reasons for India to fear after Pakistan PM Sharif’s ouster

by E Jaya Kumar July 29, 2017February 18, 2020

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