What business connections are you referring to? Nawaz controlls ata, poultry, dairy and other major industries in the countries, has 34 family members sitting on major posts in key ministeries. Nepotism and favoritism is all time high, the latest example is the mango export which requires hot water treatment. There are three processing plants in Lahore and Karachi, the only mangoes being processed belong to Nawaz' Goon league. These guys rule Pakistan like kings, not as PM's. This was never the case with military rulers.
I appreciate you have disappointment with the way current Pakistan is being governed. The military might not be too cooperative also because it wants to protect its image. Nawaz is a powerful business person but he cannot do everything on his own. Also I don't think he wants to and some say he cannot. But he and the 2% have connections in the sense they control the economy of Pakistan. The rich business leaders (not rich politicians) are inter connected with one another. Its important people in Pakistan realise that. All the rich business people in Pakistan know one another and one can dare say have community and commonality. That includes with their workforce and employees and one another,
I also think the current government Is much better compared to the symbolism and reality of having military ruler especially the last one that fails to understand rule of law and also the (headless) mr zardari government. Also there is no guarantee the next military ruler will have such accommodating and supportive events that safeguard its integrity. You must be familiar with the consistent frameworks where Pakistan is being shown to be a compulsive international law and customary law and sovereignty offender. I will not dwell more on nawaz and his business operations because I know the paki military also has many business ventures in Pakistan. Such open up questions that need not be discussed here.
the leaders of Pakistan have to be concern about making money by making profitable ventures. By maximising opportunities. But there is not so much more they can do from within Pakistan today. The Institutions and rules and frameworks in place now in Pakistan are not suited for a bigger economy, In fact If you go to nawaz and his goons and other business leaders and tell them they can make billions by trading with india and by having indian business in Pakistan that they control (51%) will they accept. The fact is they cannot because of some infantile behaviour. They cannot earn billions because of difficulty. They cannot improve Pakistan economy in a approach that is possible, clear and capable for them and people of Pakistan and its defence preparedness ultimately.
A profitable venture be it from india is good for Pakistan and Pakistan people it creates employment and it improves the economy and it improves spending on military and defence of Pakistan and it improves skills and industry and even scope of taking fdi away from india and share into Pakistan but the Pakistan government and military would rather take a easier approach of supporting terrorism compared to using international trade economics with india and its parameters.
Have you wondered why PRC and one of its largest trading partner is Taiwan and even japan and not North Korea (it's ally). Please carefully analyse those names, and look at how PRC people can still maintain positions comparable with its constitution.
But I suspect when leader of Pakistan and PRC talk and strategise it's not about such things. Can I ask you will PRC not be too comfortable having Pakistan do business with india. Can I ask you Does PRC have Pakistan interests 100% in their heart and mind. Can I ask you Does PRC want Pakistan to be a North Korea. I have a feeling that nawaz and his close group of advisers thinks more about these question each day compared to terrorism. But PRC people are pragmatic and if they see india business doing well in Pakistan they will likewise come and do well and better too.
Obviously it can work both ways and it might even make india and Pakistan countries get closer but the fact is Pakistan government and military is too weak and infantile to take up such a challenge in its own interests and for betterment of people and its own military, since doing the smart work by doing trade with india might even make Pakistan stronger that is a fact. And one can always stop if its not good.
Please do not make a assumption that indian investment and indian business is bad and with ill intention. You will be shocked and surprised and that's why I repeat give india the exact same terms that Pakistan gives to PRC. That means in doing business in Pakistan.
You might ask but the neighbours of india aren't doing well. My answer is compare Pakistan with Bangladesh economically. Due to size and demographics.
What about terror attacks and security of indian business in Pakistan. The signal that india is wanting and willing to take such a risk to invest in Pakistan needs to be explored and also india can help improve the security and environment for people of,Pakistan. There's huge potential. That sends a positive signal internationally.
The military leaders of Pakistan are not concern about making profitable ventures but about creating bank balances for officers. I am sure nawaz needs a better economy because using your reasons it will make him ultimately more richer and he has his family and legacy to worry about later.
Nawaz is the best thing that has happened to Pakistan. He is a business man at heart, There is a window of opportunity for opening up to trade with india that is in perfect alignment for what Pakistan needs and wants, if he ends up creating a stronger military as a secondary outcome is that good is that bad.
A simple fact is nawaz needs to realise that if he has india competing with PRC in Pakistan business environment it will only benefit Pakistan. Pakistan needs to realise that - also do it before it becomes further alienated and needs to stop being lazy and trying to take easier paths like rely on Bailouts and PRC and terrorism and start to grow up and earn money by trading with india.
This news about having india supply electricity and gas to Pakistan is in a bigger picture if india telling Pakistan it needs to grow up and start realising doing trade with india is good for itself. India is willing to show that by not entering Pakistan. What happens when they do with such huge economics in place already. It will be more sustainable and better one would think. Is Pakistan smart and able is the question.