Pak Army Chief Takes Charge of Troubled Economy, Echoes Return of Zia Ul Haq Era

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Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Asim Munir, held an important meeting with top businessmen in Karachi on Saturday, during which he outlined key economic policies and assured a stable business environment for the troubled country. This development came as Pakistani traders went on strike last week against the soaring cost of living, including higher fuel and utility bills and record depreciation of the rupee against the dollar. The traders pulled their shutters down across Pakistani, while protesters burned tires on roads to express their anger. During the meeting with nearly 60 prominent businessmen representing top business groups, General...