Rule of law is good governance
Corruption occurs as a consequence of bad governance. Corruption would vanish if we improved the rule of law and ensured transparency.
Economic turnaround is still possible if prudent and proven measures are introduced adopting merit-based good governance practices as the current economic turmoil in the country is more due to mismanagement and corruption.
It is imperative that the planners give priority to the economy over all other affairs. There is no harm in taking help from technocrats in a few critical ministries for strengthening the economy, but those at the helm of affairs must ensure that no rules would be bypassed and all appointments are merit based.
The baggage of bad practices accumulated over years would take some time to go. What we are witnessing these ...