As countries move towards liberalisation, Pakistan looks to protect domestic industry

Stealing aid has become a principal way in which elite make money

Levying transport charge may be only tangible benefit

New development paradigm must to move ahead

Market remains state-dominated; regulator has done little for promotion.

Positive accounts of economy are true, but only present one side of the picture

How plunderers are cashing in on distorted markets in absence of rational pricing

Instead of increasing tax base, authorities are looking at short-term measures

Govt can improve the situation by following principles of corporate governance

Ruling political parties don’t take tax from their voters