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Why Pakistan Struggles To Attract Investment | Ft. Faisal Aftab | POP #51

Where should you invest your money, will AI take away jobs, and what does Pakistan’s economic future really look like? In this conversation with Faisal Aftab on the Pakistan Observer Podcast, we discuss investment strategies, gold versus the US dollar, currency devaluation, Pakistan’s economic challenges, and the policies needed to attract long-term investment. Faisal shares his perspective on Pakistan’s political and economic systems, global geopolitics, and why consistent policies matter for businesses and investors. We also explore how AI is transforming the job market, what young Pakistanis can do to build valuable skills, the importance of entrepreneurship, and the role of overseas Pakistanis in the country’s growth. From personal investment decisions to Pakistan’s future over the next decade, this conversation examines the challenges, opportunities, and decisions that could shape the country’s direction. 00:00 – Introduction & Investment Opportunities 00:18 – Where Should You Invest Your Money? 09:20 – Gold vs Dollar: Which Investment Performed Better? 14:00 – Geopolitics & Pakistan’s Economic Future 18:00 – China vs Pakistan: Which System Drives Growth? 29:02 – Can You Get Rich Without Being Corrupt? 32:50 – AI & the Future of White-Collar Jobs 44:04 – Why Policy Inconsistency Keeps Investors Away 50:20 – Can Pakistan Change Its Economic Trajectory? #investment #pakistan #pakistanobserverpodcast

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