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Pakistan's Economic Crisis: Why We Are STUCK in a 25th IMF Program? | Dr. Ahmad Zubair

Why is Pakistan stuck in a cycle of economic crises and IMF bailouts, while other nations achieve transformative growth? In this special Prime Institute podcast, host Dr. Ali Salman engages Dr. Mohammed Ahmad Zubair, a former Chief Economist of Pakistan, to uncover the root causes. Dr. Zubair delivers a stark diagnosis: the problem isn't a lack of knowledge or advice, but a fundamental issue within our political economy. He explains the concept of "Elite Capture" and why good advice fails when given to a "bad king," using the example of the power sector's IPP model. This conversation moves beyond superficial fixes to ask why Pakistan is in its 25th IMF program and what truly holds the country back from the kind of economic transformation seen in China, Vietnam, and South Korea. The discussion covers critical topics including the proper role of multilateral institutions like the World Bank and IMF, the shocking reliance on the IMF for basic decisions, and how the existing economic structure is a "dead skeleton" that cannot deliver growth. Most importantly, Dr. Zubair identifies the powerful resistance to change, where the private sector and establishment work to preserve the status quo, preventing the "painful but necessary" process of creative destruction and real reform. Featuring: Host: Dr. Ali Salman Guest: Dr. Mohammed Ahmad Zubair (former) Chief Economist, Planning Commission, Government of Pakistan & (former) Regional Lead Economist, Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah Research Board Member of Prime Institute. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in Pakistan's economy, development studies, political economy, and understanding the real challenges behind policy reform. Follow Us On Social Media Stay connected for real-time policy updates: Twitter:   / primepk   Facebook:   / primeinstitute   LinkedIn:   / primeinstitute   Instagram:   / primeinstitutepk   Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: https://substack.com/@primethinktank For Collaborations or Press Inquiries: [email protected] About Us: The Policy Research Institute of Market Economy is dedicated to generating high-quality research on market-oriented solutions for Pakistan's economic challenges. Our goal is to inform public policy and foster a deeper understanding of the economyWhy is Pakistan's economy trapped in low productivity and high consumption? This in-depth discussion from the Policy Research Institute of Market Economy breaks down the root causes, from cultural spending pressures to critical water governance failure Subscribe to Prime Institute for more insightful analyses and conversations on Pakistan's critical issues. #PakistanEconomy #IMF #EconomicCrisis #EconomicTransformation #EliteCapture #PoliticalEconomy #WorldBank #SouthAsia #Development #PrimeInstitute #AliSalman #AhmadZubair