National planning in Pakistan has faced numerous upheavals which has subjected the national process of planning to many ups and downs, which consequently lead the economy to search new strategy of diversified sources of external assistance. That is why planning process did not reflect any clear cut vision of a socio economic policy? Critically examine the statement?

Critically analyse · 20 marks · 30 min

About 1200 words. The examiner marks against these:

• ☐ Both sides
• ☐ Pakistan link
• ☐ A way forward
• ☐ Causes

Debate: Has economic planning helped or failed Pakistan?