Posts tagged Economy

Pakistan’s Economic success: Mercy of 9/11 or Macro-Economic Policies?

Jun 17th

Written By: Afreen Baig The 1990’s was a lost decade for Pakistan, mismanagement at its helm and corruption rampant. Formation of failed policies, coupled with sheer incompetence and lack of commitment, kept deteriorating the economy of the fragile Country. Benazir’s era was further characterized by ungoverned manipulation and personal extravagance of her husband Zardari. By [...]

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International Regional Conspiracy and Pakistan’s standing

Jun 15th

Written By: Afreen Baig When President Musharraf took over, Pakistan was on the verge of default and bankruptcy, with less than a billion dollars in its foreign reserves and 65% of the revenues being spend on debt servicing. The external debt had grown from $ 18 billion in 1988 to become $ 38 billion [...]

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Mumbai Mystery: American Designs on Pakistan and India

May 1st

We removed the lid on the American designs on Pakistan and India. Equally disturbing is the reality that Central Asia, China and Russia are also in the crosshairs of the United States. What we have found is sheer in scope, mind-boggling and frightening. Bifurcate Pakistan.