Pakistan does not deserve to be called a basket case
http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1776248,00.html
We have had to make tough decisions in difficult times - and we have
not balked, says Imran Gardezi
Wednesday May 17, 2006
The Guardian
Peter Preston's comments on Pakistan were harsh, and based on an
erroneous report (A failing friendship, May 8). He labels the country a
"basket case" on the basis of a study, released by the US journal
Foreign Policy, which used an incomprehensible yardstick to compile its
failed states index.
Yet even this report admits that the massive earthquake last October
was the largest factor "contributing most to Pakistan's tumble in
scores". In the wake of the devastation, the people and the government
of Pakistan mounted a hugely difficult rescue and relief operation
which received overwhelming support from the international community.
Here is something for which full marks should have been awarded.
Pakistan
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