Pakistan was conspicuous by its absence in a dialogue to which leaders of a number of developing emerging economies had been invited. First, Pakistan remains an all-weather friend for China but that friendship has its limitations too. China desires political stability in Pakistan that is the prerequisite for economic development. But how can Pakistan achieve economic growth in a vindictive, divisive climate of protests and long marches? Economic growth, it is pointed out, requires business-friendly environment, ease of doing business and integrity of those on top.

Source: The Express Tribune June 30, 2022 16:08 UTC