Why?

Our rulers will not doubt argue that most of our pain comes from "external sources" – Wall Street, ISI etc. Half true. A significant amout of our pain is also self-inflicted. After all, we live in a robust demoracy in which the electorate is both mature and smart. Our people have world-class brains, skills and dynamism. We are blessed with adequate natural resources. So why do we as a state find ourselves neck-deep in hot water?