It is indeed unfortunate that the policymakers remain totally disconnected with the prevalent ground realities in the country. It has been reported by several credible sources that the un-documented economy of Pakistan already exceeds $ 1 trillion mark set by the economic honchos to be achieved by the year 2035.

It is the new long-term vision of the Planning Commission of Pakistan. Documentation remains to be the major challenge, the wheels are already turning and producing.

Continuity of policy together with consensus are certainly required but without facilitation of the regulators it will remain an uphill task.

Businesses shy away from the system as it is deadly. The thirty-four blood thirsty inspectors have the powers to shut down any productive enterprise. Perhaps the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has one of the fastest growing black economies of the world due to the entrepreneurial spirit of its people who have managed to survive against all odds by operating under cover and outside the reach of the leaches of the system left behind by the colonists. This ‘Uraan’ is destined for ‘Varaan’.

The fault is not in our stars but in our system. Facilitation is the main purpose of documentation; in quality management it ensures customer satisfaction. Exploitation and manipulation through colonial era Acts can easily impede progress. In a democratic dispensation the voters are treated with respect. SOPs (Standard Operating........

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