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Elite Capture: Why Economic Reform Always Stops at the Top

Minute Mirror  ·  2026

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Newspaper Column

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Minute Mirror

Year

2026

Date

2 February 2026

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In Brief

Elite capture systematically derails Pakistan's reform agenda, protecting vested interests at the cost of inclusive economic growth.

Pakistan’s economic reform agenda is repeatedly captured by entrenched elites who shield themselves from fiscal discipline, land reform, and regulatory accountability. This piece examines the political economy of elite capture and its consequences for inclusive growth.

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About the Author

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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Type

Newspaper Column

Venue

Minute Mirror

Year

2026

Date

2 February 2026

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