It is a phrase frequently used in political rhetoric to describe Pakistan’s political instability and rapidly growing economic problems.
Dr. Akhtar Gulfam
London: Whenever the political leaders of Pakistan mention the political and economic conditions of the country, one often hears that Pakistan is currently going through a critical juncture.
The situation Pakistan is going through after 77 years of independence is now being taught at Harvard Business School.
A case study titled ‘When will Pakistan’s 75-year critical juncture end?’, by Professor Alberto Cavallo, is being taught at Harvard Business School in Spring 2024 and is now available on social media. Good discussion.
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This case study was prepared by Professor Meg Rathmire, Salar A. Sheikh (MBA), Harvard Business School. It aims to educate future leaders and managers.
The title of this case study refers to Pakistan’s ‘critical juncture’, a phrase frequently used in political rhetoric to describe Pakistan’s political instability and rapidly growing economic problems.
The second reference is to 75 years which indicates that since 1947 there has been no reduction in the problems faced by the country.
Case studies are a common way of teaching students in academic institutions, in which professors present real-life examples to teach students how to solve problems encountered in their field.
