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Iqbal Mustafa

I had imposed a moratorium on my writing for the past seven years since I was attached to the government, first in the capacity of a member of the Central Board of State Bank, and then as CEO, SMEDA.

Now that I am back in the ’civies’, so to say, the itch to sharpen my pen became irresistable. This series ’Inside View’ is based on the experiences and perspectives I gained being an ’insider’ for all these years. This is an inside view of an outsider.


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Oh Myopia, Thy Name is Pakistan

Iqbal Mustafa Feb 3, 2004 interacts: 108 Views: 13389

Wisdom is the ability to achieve desired results in the long run; foolishness is the propensity to grab the immediate opportunity today and harm oneself tomorrow. Enlightened self-interest is not as dazzling as street-smart wizardry but it prevails in the


Iqbal  Mustafa

Iqbal Mustafa

  • Articles on Chowk: 1
  • First article: Feb 3, 2004
  • Latest article: Feb 3, 2004
  • Times read on Chowk: 13389

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