Mon Dec 16 08:10:10 UTC 2024: ## America’s Shadow Looms Large Over Pakistan’s Economic Woes: Analyst

**LAHORE, PAKISTAN –** While Pakistani economists debate the causes of the country’s current economic crisis, focusing on factors like agricultural tax, foreign investment, and political stability, a compelling argument suggests a crucial element is being overlooked: the United States’ role.

A recent analysis, circulating widely on social media and in podcasts, contends that Pakistan’s past economic successes, particularly the boom from the 1950s to the mid-1960s, were largely due to strong US support. This included substantial financial aid, technology transfer, educational opportunities, and military assistance. This prosperity, the analysis argues, was directly tied to Pakistan’s strategic alliance with the US.

However, the 1965 war is cited as a turning point. The conflict, it is claimed, irrevocably damaged the strategic relationship with the US, leading to the collapse of Pakistan’s economic prosperity. Subsequent economic challenges, the analysis concludes, are largely a consequence of this lost alliance. The piece urges a re-evaluation of Pakistan’s economic strategy, implicitly suggesting a renewed focus on cultivating positive relations with the US is crucial for future economic stability.

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