Question is whether we got best deal on project

It, however, requires continuous post-contract monitoring from local governments

Cities like Karachi need to run like autonomous entities from planning and delivery perspective

Hope remains high for a pluralistic and harmonious political structure in Pakistan

Pakistan needs to engage with local Chinese authorities to facilitate economic collaboration, investment

Urbanisation induces knowledge diffusion and economies of scale in production

A party may not deliver on economic growth, but can still maintain its political space

Rent-seeking, rightwing populism emerge as big hurdles to liberalisation

Country needs tech firms much more than food joints

Selling ‘Image Pakistan’ remains a difficult proposition given its shortcomings