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The Battle for Pakistan by Dr. Shahida Wizarat
Prof. Dr. Shahida Wizarat is a prominent academic and economist, specializing in political economy and development. She serves as a professor at the College of Economics and Social Development (CESD) at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi. She did her Masters from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA on a Graduate Fellowship by the Rotary Foundation of the Rotary International. She did her PhD in Economics from the University of East Anglia on a British Council Scholarship. Her work critically examines the impact of foreign interventions and international financial institutions on Pakistan's sovereignty and economic policies. She has authored four books, The Rise and Fall of Industrial Productivity in Pakistan (OUP), Fighting Dependence: Proclaiming Sovereignty for an Enslaved Pakistan (LAP), Fighting Imperialism: Liberating Pakistan (CRS) and an Alternative to IMF: another out of the box solution.
Dr. Shahida Wizarat delivered presentation titled "The Battle for Pakistan" on the 25th of September, 2024 at AKD Securities Limited, Corporate Office. Her presentation offered a comprehensive analysis of Pakistan's enduring socio-economic and political challenges. Drawing on historical context and contemporary issues, she highlighted the detrimental effects of foreign interventions, particularly by the U.S. and U.K., in shaping Pakistan's strategic and economic policies.
Dr. Wizarat critically examined Pakistan's dependence on international financial institutions like the IMF, arguing that their harsh conditions have deepened the nation’s economic distress, leading to deindustrialization, unemployment, and political instability.
Dr. Wizarat shared valuable insights from her research papers and publications. One notable paper discussed was "War Against Terror or the New World Order," in which she articulated that "the war against terror is actually related to attempts by the US to end the decolonization process initiated at the conclusion of the Second World War in 1945."
Dr Wizarat also elaborated that this period marked the decline of Britain as a superpower and the granting of independence to various colonies under European control. Despite the emergence of the US as a superpower in 1945, the presence of the USSR as an adversary and the accompanying threat of communism compelled global powers to transition from colonialism to neo-colonialism between 1945 and 1991.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Shahida Wizarat for delivering a compelling and insightful presentation. Her comprehensive analysis of Pakistan's economic, political, and social challenges, along with her thoughtful solutions, offered invaluable perspectives on addressing the nation's current issues. Dr. Wizarat's expertise and passion deeply resonate with the audience, and we are sincerely thankful for her time and effort in sharing her knowledge with us.
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