syedali73
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We cant compare corrupt Pakistani politicians, bureaucrat, and businessmen with patriotic Americans (corruption is there but not as much; I know it because I have worked in R&D sector in states for 5 years before assuming my current position). Secondly, Pakistan was not a lawless and power deprived country before 1999. What Pakistan achieved during that time? Practically nothing.
Regarding cars, it is nothing to do with purchasing power. That was (is) a venture to assemble Japanese cars (to sell at reasonable prices in Pakistan), not to design newer or better models. As far as purchasing power of average Pakistanis is concerned, it has increased little if any, thanks to inflation. More cars are seen on the road because of bank financing, not because of increased purchasing power.
We are a consumer society with no investment in research and development. Additionally, corruption is engraved in the genes of Pakistani elites. As i have said, the proposal looks good on the surface but how much it will yield is remained to be seen. Given the track record of corrupt Pakistani elite, i have little if any hope.
Regarding cars, it is nothing to do with purchasing power. That was (is) a venture to assemble Japanese cars (to sell at reasonable prices in Pakistan), not to design newer or better models. As far as purchasing power of average Pakistanis is concerned, it has increased little if any, thanks to inflation. More cars are seen on the road because of bank financing, not because of increased purchasing power.
We are a consumer society with no investment in research and development. Additionally, corruption is engraved in the genes of Pakistani elites. As i have said, the proposal looks good on the surface but how much it will yield is remained to be seen. Given the track record of corrupt Pakistani elite, i have little if any hope.
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