Summary Policy implementation in Pakistan is once again under scrutiny after a fresh round of government engagement with the business community. The prime minister has kept up periodic contact with private-sector representatives, and officials point to the withdrawal of the super tax and Rs800 billion recovered through stronger enforcement as early wins. Whether these gestures turn into lasting policy follow-through is still an open question. Background Economic policymaking in Pakistan has long struggled with a basic problem. Governments rarely consult the private sector unless pushed from the top, and even…
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