LETTER TO EDITOR
ARY TO THE RESCUE
Former Minister, Ahmed Mukhtar, has disclosed that the country borrowed $570 million from ARY Traders of Dubai during the last few years. ARY is also the solo importer of legalized gold into Pakistan. It seems that Haji Razzak and Janmuhammad Gandhi of ARY have the wherewithal to "take care" of Pakistan’s financial difficulties. Isn’t it better if Shahid Burki takes the shorter route to Dubai rather then the transatlantic flight to USA to get more money for the national kitty ? No IMF-imposed harsh terms and conditions, no devaluation of the rupee, and no agriculture tax.
All Mr Gandhi is asking for, according to media reports, is the right to "flex his muscles" in the corridors of power !
Sincerely :
MIKE BAXTER
Dec. 23, 1996