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ptiusa.bsky.social
Public funds, private luxury.

#MadamThiefMinister stole the people's mandate and is now carrying on the legacy of the Sharif family in treating taxpayers' money for her personal travel.

#EliteCapture #DDA
September 12, 2026 at 12:47 AM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
🔵 Pakistan’s blue passport was meant to facilitate official state travel. It has increasingly become a badge of privilege—extending from officeholders to retirees and family members.

By Dr. Ikramul Haq

www.thefridaytimes.com/29-Aug-2026/...

#Pakistan #EliteCapture
Blue Passports And Inheritance Of Privilege
Blue-passport controversy shows how bureaucratic privilege becomes a political benchmark, hereditary entitlement and diplomatic cost borne by every holder of
www.thefridaytimes.com
August 29, 2026 at 12:19 PM
aldogrech.bsky.social
Conflicts aren't won on the ground. They're won at the narrative layer, by whoever controls the story first.

Got a question about The 4th Way? Ask it directly: the4thway.info/ask.html

#NarrativePower #EliteCapture #The4thWay
August 25, 2026 at 11:51 AM
forthepoor.bsky.social
What collective responsibility do people have for categories of oppression that do not directly affect them? And how do they assume that responsibility if deference politics insists that only those people most directly affected can research or speak to the oppression? #olufemitaiwo #elitecapture
June 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
demsocialistguy.bsky.social
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Democratic “elites” would rather genuflect before Trump’s lies than defend their own voters’ truths. They fear being called “socialist” more than they fear surrendering democracy itself. Their reflexive cowardice turns right-wing propaganda into party gospel. #DemocracyDefiled #EliteCapture
Democratic elites are falling for lies from Trump and the right-wing media complex
Look, Zohran Mamdani is not the future of the Democratic Party. I know this is true, because the same was said of Eric Adams. New York City’s outgoing mayor did not live up to his billing. Its incomin...
www.alternet.org
November 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
stratheia.bsky.social
Democracy weakens not because society fails, but because elite bargains preserve military dominance behind a democratic façade.
#EliteCapture #MilitaryDominance #DemocraticFacade
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Chapter Review - Military, Civil Society and Democratisation in Pakistan - Stratheia
Why democracy falters in Pakistan: Zaidi traces the problem to praetorian power structures, not culture or leadership failure.
stratheia.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
aleembaigmirza.bsky.social
Across-The-Board Accountability: The Cornerstone Of Pakistan's Survival – OpEd

#Governance #Accountability #Pakistan #EliteCapture #SocioPoliticalFronts #PTI_FinalCall

www.eurasiareview.com/22112024-acr...
Across-The-Board Accountability: The Cornerstone Of Pakistan’s Survival – OpEd
Pakistan has long grappled with deep-rooted socio-economic and socio-political challenges along with elite capture that continue to stymie its progress. The nation faces persistent issues such as wide...
www.eurasiareview.com
November 24, 2024 at 4:02 AM
aleembaigmirza.bsky.social
Elite Capture: Family Politics and Military Control in Pakistan

#EliteCapture #DynasticPolitics #PoliticalEconomy #Governance #StatePolicies #Corruption #CivilMilitaryEliteNexus

intpolicydigest.org/the-platform...
Elite Capture: Family Politics and Military Control in Pakistan
Pakistan’s entrenched elite—dominated by political dynasties, military power, and economic monopolies—controls resources and policies, deepening inequality and obstructing national progress.
intpolicydigest.org
November 4, 2024 at 2:25 PM
jemmesedi.c.im.ap.brid.gy
https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/olufemi-o-taiwo-identity-politics-and-elite-capture/

Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik recently mentioned this piece as a critique from the left of DEI.

#dei #identitypolitics #politics #elitecapture #Olúfẹ́miTáíwò
August 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM
vidap.bsky.social
I've been saying this for a long time and it hasn't been popular. I used #olufemitaiwo 's book #elitecapture in my last course. I am all for equity but we need to bring #class into the discussion--it is the most important, especially right now.
February 9, 2025 at 3:02 AM
t0p101.bsky.social
So the Chinese spy case with nonce andrew is classed as #elitecapture. New term, not heard this before, up there with state capture in SA by the guptas.
December 16, 2024 at 10:18 PM
clhwindsor.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

4/20

#booksky
#bookchallenge
#20bookchallenge
#elitecapture
#Olúfẹ́miOTáíwò
uk.bookshop.org/a/12...

March 2, 2025 at 8:24 AM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
Pakistan’s elite capture has lasted for decades—from the “22 families” of the Ayub era to today’s broader networks of political, bureaucratic, military and corporate influence.
By Dr Moonis Ahmar

Read: www.thefridaytimes.com/25-Jul-2026/...

#Pakistan #EliteCapture #Governance #PakistanEconomy
Implications Of Elite Capture
An analysis of the economic stagnation, deep-seated inequality, and systemic corruption threatening the state's survival.
www.thefridaytimes.com
July 25, 2026 at 11:14 AM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
Dr Moonis Ahmar examines how the concentration of power and resources has contributed to inequality, weak governance, corruption, political polarization, youth frustration and brain drain.

Read: www.thefridaytimes.com/25-Jul-2026/...

#Pakistan #EliteCapture #PakistanEconomy #Governance
Implications Of Elite Capture
An analysis of the economic stagnation, deep-seated inequality, and systemic corruption threatening the state's survival.
www.thefridaytimes.com
July 25, 2026 at 10:34 AM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
Is elite capture Pakistan's costliest economic problem?

Yousuf Nazar argues that while the visible cost is about $25B, the broader burden could reach $36B annually through hidden privileges and market distortions.

Read: www.thefridaytimes.com/24-Jul-2026/...

#Pakistan #Economy #EliteCapture
Pakistan’s Elite Capture Costs: $25 Billion Visible, $36 Billion or More Overall
Elite capture in Pakistan operates through direct fiscal privileges, contracting rents, wealth transfers via assets/real estate, and market-power rents.
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July 24, 2026 at 11:41 AM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
The new federal budget promises growth but delivers the same old elite capture. When will Pakistan prioritize tax reform and human capital?
By Faryal Shahzad

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/16-Jun-2026/...

#PakistanBudget #EconomicReform #TaxEvasion #HumanCapital #EliteCapture #PakistanBudget2026
Surviving, Not Thriving: Pakistan's Budgets Trap the Economy in Endless Stabilisation
The annual unveiling of the Pakistan Economic Survey, followed by the hurling of what is dubbed the ‘budget bomb’, is hardly an unveiling, nor does
thefridaytimes.com
June 16, 2026 at 12:57 PM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
Pakistan’s FY27 budget continues a cycle of survival over true reform. It rewards elite evasion while neglecting health and education.
By Faryal Shahzad

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/16-Jun-2026/...

#PakistanBudget #EconomicReform #TaxEvasion #HumanCapital #EliteCapture #PakistanBudget2026
Surviving, Not Thriving: Pakistan's Budgets Trap the Economy in Endless Stabilisation
The annual unveiling of the Pakistan Economic Survey, followed by the hurling of what is dubbed the ‘budget bomb’, is hardly an unveiling, nor does
www.thefridaytimes.com
June 16, 2026 at 9:42 AM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
Defence at one-tenth the threat level, youth without pathways, governance without legitimacy—Pakistan needs a new social contract, not slogans.
By Ahmad Faruqui

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/05-May-2026/...

#PakistanSecurity #GovernanceReform #EliteCapture #DefenceAndDevelopment #SocialContract
Why Nuclear Weapons Haven't Lowered Pakistan’s Defense Budget
A conversation with Lt Gen (retd) Tariq Khan about Pakistan’s national security outlook
thefridaytimes.com
May 5, 2026 at 12:49 PM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
Pakistan's greatest threat isn't external—it's the elite-captured system suffocating exports, education, and accountability from within.
By Ahmad Faruqui

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/05-May-2026/...

#PakistanSecurity #GovernanceReform #EliteCapture #DefenceAndDevelopment #SocialContract
Why Nuclear Weapons Haven't Lowered Pakistan’s Defense Budget
A conversation with Lt Gen (retd) Tariq Khan about Pakistan’s national security outlook
www.thefridaytimes.com
May 5, 2026 at 9:17 AM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
Pakistan doesn’t suffer from a lack of sacrifice, but from unequal sacrifice. Reform begins when privilege is taxed and power is owned.
By Saad Hafiz

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/23-Jan-2026/...

#PakistanCrisis #EliteCapture #GovernanceReform #CivilMilitaryDivide #SocialContract
January 23, 2026 at 2:50 PM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
Stability without consent has run its course. Pakistan’s crisis is not disorder, but elite capture, blurred authority, and denied accountability.
By Saad Hafiz

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/23-Jan-2026/...

#PakistanCrisis #EliteCapture #GovernanceReform #CivilMilitaryDivide #SocialContract
Pakistan 2026: Restoring Trust Through Reform, Accountability, And Inclusion
Pakistan faces deep elite-driven crises in 2026; reform, accountability, economic inclusion, and women’s empowerment are essential for trust and stability
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January 23, 2026 at 12:35 PM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
The IMF report exposes what Pakistan has long ignored: a state run for elites, not citizens. Without structural reform and self-reliance, collapse is inevitable.
By Dr Moonis Ahmar

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/30-Nov-2025/...

#EliteCapture #PakistanEconomy #IMFReport #Debt #AccountabilityNow #IMF
December 1, 2025 at 12:41 PM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
Pakistan loses billions to elite capture, corruption, and weak governance. Until power is reformed and accountability enforced, the debt trap will only deepen.
By Dr Moonis Ahmar

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/30-Nov-2025/...

#EliteCapture #PakistanEconomy #IMFReport #Debt #Accountability
Diagnosing Pakistan’s Economic And Governance Crisis Amid Elite Capture And Corruption
IMF report blames Pakistan’s elite capture and corruption for economic crisis, urging governance reforms and self-reliance to boost growth
www.thefridaytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
Export sugar, then import it at a loss—Pakistan’s ruling elite profits while the poor pay the price.
By Nazeer Ahmed Arijo

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/25-Jul-2025/...

#EliteCapture #EconomicJustice #SugarScandal #PakistanCrisis #InequalityKills #sugartrade #sugarmafia
Bitter Taste Of Greed: How The Sugar Trade Exposes Pakistan’s Elite-Capture Problem
A closer look reveals that the beneficiaries of this lucrative business are none others than the ruling elites and their crony capitalists
thefridaytimes.com
July 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
Pakistan’s richest landowners evade agri tax, costing Rs. 400B yearly. IMF reforms face elite resistance.
By Dr. Ikramul Haq

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/05-Jul-2025/...

#AgriculturalTax #EliteCapture #TaxJustice #PakistanEconomy #IMF #FiscalReform
Elite Capture And Tax Evasion: Pakistan’s Agricultural Income Tax Crisis
Pakistan’s failure to tax agricultural income equitably fuels elite capture, worsens fiscal deficits, and undermines IMF commitments and constitutional equity
thefridaytimes.com
July 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM