The Economic Dependency of Pakistan: Reasons, Challenges and Prospects

Authors

  • Raja Amir Hanif Professor, Department of History, Asghar Mall College Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • Iqra Sultan Research Scholar, PIDE, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11471595

Keywords:

Economic Dependency, Self-sufficiency, External Shocks

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this research is to inspects the economic dependency of Pakistan, reconnoitering the historic, internal, geopolitical, and structural aspects which supported to its present state of dependence on external foundations for economic victuals.

Design/Methodology/Approach: This study employs a qualitative research method, portraying visions from a methodical review of scholarly articles, reports, historical sources and policy texts.

Findings: From a comprehensive analysis, the paper examines into the logics behind Pakistan's economic dependence, and emphasizes the inferences of this marvel, and states potential ways regarding attaining elevated economic self-sufficiency. The economic dependency of Pakistan trunks from an intricate interaction of numerous aspects, including aid dependance, structural flaws, geopolitical dynamics, and restricted technological progression

Implications/Originality/Value: Addressing these matters is vigorous for attaining sustainable economic growth and tumbling susceptibility to external shocks.

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Published

2024-06-04

How to Cite

Hanif, R. A. ., & Sultan, I. (2024). The Economic Dependency of Pakistan: Reasons, Challenges and Prospects. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 44(2), 251-260. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11471595