Policy in Pakistan has danced to the music of these clichés emanating from donor consulting jobs. Growth of the economy and jobs has happened in the services sector: education, finance, telephony and media. Growth happens and jobs are created where there is demand even if government is trying to move the economy in another direction. What few understand is that jobs are created in markets, and not sectors or other fanciful thoughts of clever speakers. If cities are unfriendly to migration and development, there is no space for markets, entrepreneurship and innovation.

Source: Pakistan Today June 14, 2019 18:55 UTC