Symbol of Defeat
News is coming that India has finally been forced to kneel before America. New Delhi is now ready to stop buying oil from Russia and will purchase oil from America in the future. The same Narendra Modi who had kept his junta on a pedestal for all the fictitious reasons has now surrendered after the American threat of more economic tariffs and sanctions. This shameful submission marks the end of the Indian Prime Minister, who proudly told his political followers and devotees that he owns a 56-inch chest. Shrinking under U.S. sanctions, the 56-inch chest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a country with a population of one and a half billion, foreign exchange reserves of six hundred billion dollars, and trade worth billions of dollars, could not withstand the American pressure even for a few days.
Tall Claims
The last four years in Pakistan have proven to be the worst in terms of economic performance, as the government has miserably failed in formulating any viable economic strategy. To make things worse, the situation seems to deteriorate further due to climate change, floods, poor governance, and mismanagement. International organizations call the government’s tall claims nothing more than blatant lies. Government institutions in Pakistan are paid six hundred billion rupees directly from the budget every year to stay on their feet, and it is evident that this is not a wise deal. At the same time, the slow pace of privatization is also a matter of concern for international organizations. Despite the government’s lofty claims of economic growth, the ground realities show a completely different picture.
Passport to Nowhere
Pakistan’s passport has been ranked 103rd out of 106 for the fifth time in a row, finding its favourite place at the bottom of the Henley Passport Index. Just ranked above war-torn nations like Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan, the green booklet is recognised among the world’s least powerful passports, allowing its holders to travel visa-free to some unknown, far-flung islands of the world and nowhere beyond. Despite all the official rhetoric, a repeatedly downgraded status of the Pakistani passport mirrors global trust in the country. It also reflects where the country belongs in the comity of nations in terms of good governance, the rule of law and order, top-notch security, trade, tourism, and all that.
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