How India does better

This letter refers to the article ‘Pakistan’s quiet road to success’ by Bilal Ijaz Gilani (April 10, 2025). The writer’s interpretation of data indicating Pakistan’s stronger capacity for asset generation and lower growth than India differs a lot from mine. A better interpretation of the same data, in my opinion, is that India has used its resources prudently and is managing its enterprises efficiently. Accordingly, it has achieved higher growth with relatively fewer assets.

India lined its irrigation canal network long ago, has electrified its main rail track, is manufacturing iPhones and Chinese electric. India is also running its steel mills to capacity and the mills of some other countries as well. In our case, resources have been squandered on nonviable and loss-making projects at the whims of political leaders and elite beneficiaries.

Abdul Majeed

Islamabad