In a survey on Pakistan's economy, weekly international news and business publication, "The Economist," has praised President Pervez Musharraf for seven percent growth rate.
The paper reported that under the command of President Pervez Musharraf, the country had experienced seven percent average growth over the last three years, the stock exchange had also risen by 1,000 percent in seven years and the foreign reserves were up with public debt down.
"General Musharraf has generally proved much better at running the country - and more popular - than either of his elected predecessors," says James Astill, the survey's author. The paper also applauded Musharraf for the pledges that he had made to crack down on extremism and to promote "enlightened moderation."
James Astill stated that some liberal progress might emerge from President Musharraf's rule, as he had liberated the media, meaning that Pakistanis now had more access to information about the world outside Pakistan. He said television viewers could increasingly watch foreign channels.
Astill said that General Musharraf had done more for peace on the subcontinent than any of his predecessors. "Peace with India is now more likely than ever before - and would be a lasting legacy for the General." The Economist emphasised that what would be the best for Pakistan would be for outsiders to encourage Musharraf's flagging reforms with aid money and praise.
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