[H]aving a notable and renowned economist such as Dr. Atif R. Mian working on our side should have been something to cherish and be proud of.
Source/Credit: Daily Times
By Nuzair A Virani | February 22, 2019
The campaign against Dr Mian showed that we are our own biggest enemy
As the course of Pakistan’s economy is in need of some serious reforms and policies, we have blinded ourselves by the curtain of religion. Time after time, Pakistan has been treated like a money-making object by corrupt politicians and parties. It is safe to say that every authoritative position has, at some point in time, taken personal advantage of their position — be it the army, the religious parties or the government itself.
The induction of Dr. Atif R. Mian, a veterinary economist, into the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) by Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan hit the media by storm some months ago. Most political parties and politicians have raised grave concerns on the matter, simply because the man belongs to the Ahmadiyya community. In a matter of the state’s economic functions, religion does play its part but never does it exceed merit or logic.
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