Economic Collapse to Stability.

In a recent national TV interview, Mr. Shabbar Zaidi, a prominent figure in Pakistan's economic landscape, underwent a remarkable shift in his perspective on the nation's economic future. Just days earlier, he had painted a bleak picture of impending economic challenges. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Mr. Shabbar has now expressed newfound optimism about Pakistan's economic prospects.

Initially, Mr. Shabbar attributed the failure to combat smuggling and tax evasion, particularly within the real estate sector, to former Army Chief General Javaid Qamar Bajwa and the corps commander of the southern command. However, he abruptly shifted the blame, now placing responsibility for hoarding, smuggling, and tax evasion squarely on the Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) and the political elite.

Mr. Shabbar didn't mince words when he asserted that around 80% of Pakistan's current economic and financial challenges could be traced back to the policies of the PML (N) government, with the remaining 20% shared among other political parties. He made this sweeping statement without qualification.

Notably, Mr. Shabbar had previously advocated for a solution to Pakistan's economic struggles through free and fair elections and the establishment of a fully representative government. He viewed this as the ultimate remedy for the financial challenges plaguing the nation. However, he now suggested that any future political party assuming power might reverse the positive measures implemented by the interim government, potentially leading the country back into dire economic straits.

This shift in perspective added an intriguing dimension to the ongoing economic discourse. In an unconventional move, Mr. Shabbar proposed that, rather than holding elections, the country should consider forming a national government comprising patriotic, competent, and eminent individuals from all parties. However, he didn't elaborate on the constitutional, legal, or lawful means to achieve this objective.

Earlier, he had consistently advocated for the government to officially declare a technical default, a stance he maintained unwaveringly. However, he now expressed surprising optimism regarding Pakistan's economic and financial prospects. He stated that the positive steps taken by the current government, including cracking down on hoarders and mafias, enforcing stricter border controls, imposing a 10% processing fee on Afghan transit trade, and clamping down on illegal...