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Minute Mirror · 2025
In Brief
Pakistan's crumbling infrastructure imposes a hidden but massive tax on businesses and households, suppressing competitiveness and economic potential.
Poor roads, unreliable power, inadequate logistics, and deficient water systems function as an invisible tax on Pakistan’s businesses, particularly SMEs and exporters. This piece quantifies the economic cost and argues for an infrastructure-first growth strategy.
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Dr. Ghulam Mohey-ud-din
Senior Economic Planner, Parsons Corporation · RCJY, Saudi Arabia
PhD Economics · 18+ years · 20+ peer-reviewed publications · $60M+ programmes advised
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Newspaper Column
Venue
Minute Mirror
Year
2025
Date
22 December 2025
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