Tag Archive | "Pakistan"

IBA- A Progressive Business Model

Saturday, March 15, 2008

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Surely! Under a protectionist regime, a regime which says NO to competition, free markets and empowerment of the human mind. It certainly does not fit with the future we want to attain in our country (Pakistan) in terms of mentality, thought or practice. It replicates the mentality of dependency and being second tier in world practice, even [...]

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Ticket for Jhelum, Please…

Friday, March 14, 2008

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No. No? No…no ticket for Jhelum. Why not? Not possible for ticket to Jhelum. But the ‘Pindi bus, it goes thro Jhelum. Not possible. But it does go thro Jhelum, look, on the map in your brochure, Jhelum. No, not possible. Why is it not possible if your bus goes thro the bloody place? Because of ladies. Ladies? Yes, not possible because of ladies. What is the ladies [...]

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Pakistan into the Future: a response

Thursday, February 21, 2008

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Very well written and although i agree with your direction and feeling on the broader level, especially with the mentality issue, I must say I disagree with you on some micros within the article and would further like to add to some of your points. You drew a contrast between South Korea and Pakistan- I disagree [...]

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If I Agree With Them, I Must be Stupid

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

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From outside the country, Pakistan looks like a horrible place to be in; its a country marred with religious extremism, mostly uneducated people, highest level of corruption, dishonest politicians (or may be if I just write politician that would deliver the message), a heaven for terrorists, poorly administered or not administered at all, shaky governments, [...]

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Pakistan: Into The Future

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

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The only Islamic nuclear power in the world, Pakistan is an important country and its role as a strong US ally in the war against terrorism has further enhanced its significance. Since its independence, Pakistan has never been able to stable itself economically and politically, sometimes facing enormous foreign pressures and sometimes drowning in its [...]

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A Differing View Point

Saturday, February 16, 2008

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A few weeks ago the Economist publicized ‘Pakistan- The most Dangerous Nation in the world’, on its front page. Last week, on the 26th of Jan 2008, the magazine on page 84, in a subtle manner, with a space relative to one forth of a full sheet anecdotes Pakistan as the best performing stock market [...]

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