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The 65 years of trials and tribulations, which Pakistan’s economy has faced, are a testament to its underlying resilience. The recent difficulties we have faced have led to memory lapses regarding the country’s historical economic performance. It is, therefore, imperative to survey the long and arduous journey of the economy since 1947.

At the time of independence, the prospects of the economic survival of a ramped Pakistan appeared quite dim. The following extract from the cover story of LIFE magazine dated January 5, 1948, is reflective of the sentiments about Pakistan’s economic future at the time.

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The News

Publication Date

8-13-2012

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1-10

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